724.3415/3427: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia (Des Fortes) to the Acting Secretary of State
La
Paz, December 12, 1933—3
p.m.
[Received 5:15 p.m.]
[Received 5:15 p.m.]
97. Rumors of revolution are without foundation.
At Fort Gondra the Fourth and Ninth Divisions are reported to have lost over 5,000 men, 250 officers and equipment, a cause being the lack of ammunition. Kundt’s resignation is said to have been requested to be succeeded at the front by Colonel Penaranda. At La Paz General Lanza has succeeded Gonzales, Acting Chief of Staff.
Travel to the front on [of] the League Commission military members has been delayed. Above sent to Asunción and Montevideo.
Des Portes