721.23/1036: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Morgan) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 7—11 a.m.]
13. Department’s telegram No. 20, February 6, 3 p.m., and 21, February 6, 5 p.m. Colombian Minister informed Brazilian Foreign Office today that his information from Lima reports the Peruvian Government is in difficulties and may fall, a strong party having declared for revision of treaty by civil and not military means.
Peru’s last reply to Brazil implied Brazil hold Leticia for 60 days and that should conference in Rio de Janeiro be futile arbitration might be final resort. Brazil, however, has not changed its attitude nor is it disposed to take the initiative in doing so and will only consent to hold Leticia for a short time.