721.23/1014 Supp.: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Morgan)
21. Department’s 20, February 6, 3 p.m. Following telegram has just been sent to Legation Bogotá:
(Here quote attached telegram to Bogotá)2
Minister Wilson Geneva cables today Drummond tells him he understands Brazilian mediation has come to an end, that armed clash seems likely and that cooperation is of great importance. Department has [Page 461] replied advising that it understands that door is still open for Brazilian mediation and that Department feels best plan at present is to support fully Brazilian proposal and that Department will be glad to keep Drummond informed through Wilson of important developments. Brazilian Government may wish to try to get further cooperation of the other nations and of the League for the Brazilian proposal or for any modification thereof.
It is important that you keep Department fully and quickly informed of all developments in this matter. Conflict is momentarily expected and it is absolutely essential that Department be kept promptly advised exactly what Brazilian Government is doing and of any changes in its position or proposal.
- Telegram No. 18, February 6, 5 p.m., supra.↩