724.3415/3453: Telegram
The Chairman of the American Delegation (Hull) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received December 23—2:11 a.m.]
80. For the President and Phillips. For more than 2 days the Bolivians prevented plenary session by threatening to create a scene because their charges of a violation of the armistice were not taken up and satisfactorily dealt with by Conference which had no jurisdiction.
At a small conference last evening I insisted that each warring Government should be asked to agree to a commission to deal with the controversy. This step was adopted and both Governments agreed today. Plenary session of Conference promptly followed.
All major subjects have been disposed of by Conference except transportation and highways. Work should conclude by Sunday leaving only Chaco peace negotiations to which we are giving every attention. We may remain here until Thursday on account of the peace negotiations. Conference will probably leave select committee to represent it in peace matters with authority to adjourn Conference after negotiations. This will be decided tomorrow.
Every member of the delegation and the entire organization have given me 100 percent support.