721.23/756: Telegram
The Minister in Ecuador ( Dawson ) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 17—12:24 a.m.]
2. The Department’s 1, January 11, 5 p.m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs is advised that Brazil has withdrawn its suggestion that Ecuador be invited to participate in the Rio de Janeiro conference leaving the question of Ecuadorean participation solely to the decision of Colombia and Peru and that such withdrawal is attributed to difficulties which arose subsequently to Colombia’s acceptance. He informs me that the Ecuadorian Minister at Lima has been advised by the Peruvian Minister for Foreign Affairs that Peru accepts the participation of Ecuador. Quevedo states that he has so informed the Brazilian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Since it appears that both Colombia and Peru are willing Quevedo requests that if practicable the Department use its good offices with Brazil in order that Ecuador be invited. In spite of assurances given Ecuadorian Minister by the Peruvian Minister for Foreign Affairs Quevedo fears that difficulties may have arisen in conciliation and would greatly appreciate any further assistance which the Department can render as respects the Peruvian Government.