721.23/1104: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Morgan)
29. Your 21, undated [February 11, 11 a.m.]. Department must emphasize again the urgent need for quick action if the Brazilian proposal [Page 474] is not to arrive too late. Substitution suggested in your 21 would seem to cover one of the objections. The inclusion of provision for return of Leticia to Colombia after 60 day period should also be included. Brazilian Ambassador left at Department today Brazilian proposal18 in which return of Leticia to Colombia after 60 days is not mentioned and the word compensation is used.
Proposal ends with statement that on suggestion of American Government it is agreed to extend for 60 days the period of the provisional occupation of Leticia by Brazil. The 60 day period was taken from paragraph 6 of Peru’s reply of January 30 to Brazilian proposal. It is therefore a Peruvian rather than American proposal. Important thing however is to have Brazilian Government clear up these points regarding its proposal and make the proposal promptly. There is no time to be lost and you should impress this clearly on Brazilian Government.
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