721.23/1783: Telegram

The Ambassador in Peru (Dearing) to the Secretary of State

157. Geneva agreement, signed yesterday, was published in Peru today with eight points substantially in accord with those quoted in the Department’s telegram 59, May 11, 5 p.m., except for point 2 which as published here reads translated:

“The Council will appoint a commission to proceed to Leticia within 30 days. The Peruvian forces will immediately retire and the commission assume charge of the administration of the territory.”

Dearing