Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1933, The American Republics, Volume IV

701.2123/20: Telegram

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

Lima , February 22, 1933—1 a.m.
[Received 8:38 a.m.]

97. My 90, February 19, 11 a.m., last sentence, sacking of Colombian Legation. Diplomatic Corps today⁸ decided that Dean, speaking for the Corps, shall state politely but firmly to the Minister for Foreign Affairs sacking of Colombian Legation has caused a most painful impression, that result of investigation is awaited with greatest interest, and that Government, in the case of any new threat, must of its own initiative take prompt and abundant precautions to make impossible incident similar to that of the night of February 18–19.⁹ I concurred with my colleagues and trust Department will approve. Nuncio expects to see Foreign Minister 22nd or 23rd and to call further meeting about 27th.

Dearing

8. February 21.
9. On February 23, the Nuncio presented the views of the Diplomatic Corps to the Peruvian Minister for Foreign Affairs, omitting the third point regarding future precautions (701.2123/33).