704.2123/11: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru (Dearing) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 22—2:03 a.m.]
96. 1. The Peruvian Government apparently has not yet elected who shall take custody of Peruvian interests and archives in Colombia. Polo7 stated 19th matter was left for Peruvian Minister’s decision. Apparently he has left it open, and arrives here 24th.
[Page 555]2. Embassy suggests for Department’s consideration our Embassy here be instructed to say to Peruvian Government our Government will be glad to act for Peru, if requested.
3. Embassy assumes this action will not be misunderstood in Colombia and believes that even though suggestion refused, effect of making it will be highly beneficial.
4. Confiding of Peruvian interests in Colombia to our custody will greatly assist our efforts here to care for Colombians and Colombian interests, will aid effectively in protecting American interests, will create a generally better atmosphere and in the future give us a much greater opportunity to take helpful action.
- Solón Polo, Chief Permanent Secretary, Peruvian Foreign Office.↩