721.23/766: Telegram (part air)
The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 18—7 a.m.]
6. 1. President of the Council on January 14 addressed the following telegram to the Government of Colombia which also indicates action taken vis-à-vis Peru:
“I have despatched to the Peruvian Government the following telegram:
‘I have received from the Colombian Government and have circulated to the members of the League a statement setting forth the views of that Government in regard to the situation at Leticia. The members on the League would no doubt be glad to be informed of the views of the Peruvian Government. In the meantime I consider it my duty, in view of the reports which are appearing in the press, to express my conviction that Peru, as a member of the League of Nations and up to 3 months ago a member of the Council, will refrain from any action which is not in strict conformity with the Covenant of the League.’
I trust that the Colombian Government, which is an honored member of the League, will also refrain from any such action.”
2. This is only action taken by the League in this matter since that described in Consulate’s 333, November 23, 9 p.m.,31 except communication referred to above, addressed to Secretary General by Colombian Government, dated January 432 giving a detailed exposition of Colombia’s position which I am transmitting by mail.
3. There is a possibility that this matter may be placed on the agenda of the Council. Decision will presumably rest on character of replies from the two Governments.