701.2123/19: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru ( Dearing ) to the Secretary of State
Lima
, February 20, 1933—11
a.m.
[Received 1:45 p.m.]
[Received 1:45 p.m.]
92. Leticia.
- 1.
- My 91, February 19, midnight, paragraph 3, plane left 7:30 this morning all on board.
- 2.
- Monster patriotic demonstration scheduled for this afternoon is causing apprehension. All possible precautions have been taken. Government informed adequate protection necessary.
- 3.
- In speaking of assault on Colombian Legation Minister of Gobernación stated mob appeared to number 3000 or more and was uncontrollable, that any effort to control it would have caused a massacre and burning of the Legation while Lozano was inside.
- 4.
- Foreign Minister has circularized Foreign Ministers of friendly nations in extensive telegram justifying Peruvian action.
- 5.
- Colombian Consulate, Callão, assaulted last night but little damage done. Further report later.
- 6.
- Manzanilla called upon Lozano yesterday to apologize and is endeavoring reassure other foreign representatives. There are hints of his resignation and friction with Minister of Gobernación. President so far silent.
- 7.
- Nuncio calling meeting Diplomatic Corps for 11:30, 21st.
Dearing