721.23/2247: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Gibson) to the Secretary of State
[Received noon.]
68. Peruvian delegate tells me Colombians have refused to accept various points in protocol described in my 66, April 24, 5 p.m. Maúrtua states however that he has embarked on an “offensive of conciliation” and is confident that within a short time he will be able to reach agreement provided nothing untoward happens in Geneva. He is anxious that the Committee scheduled to meet on May 2nd should be deferred as the only way to avert statements by both sides which may prejudice chances of success here. He has asked Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs to instruct its representatives in this sense.