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The Minister in Bolivia (Des Portes) to the Secretary of State

63. Department’s telegram No. 22.43 The message was delivered orally to the Minister of Foreign Affairs this afternoon.

He expressed regret that the United States and Brazil will not form part of a committee appointed by the League; and stated that when the pause is ended he hopes the United States and Brazil will continue the negotiations. He expressed the wish that the United States would take the initiative in such negotiations to avoid such a situation as has occurred with the Argentine initiative.

He stated he plans to keep the United States informed of developments.

Des Portes
  1. September 17, 7 p.m., p. 210.