721.23/2405: Telegram
The Chargé in Colombia (Washington) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:45 p.m.]
106. Conversation with Olaya and Luíz Cano lead me to believe that inquiries from individual American nations and more especially from the appropriate committee of the League of Nations as to the present status of the Rio de Janeiro Pact in the Colombian Congress might result in a change in attitude on the part of those opposed to the Pact. This inquiry could be based on the fact that according to article 9 ratifications must be exchanged by December 31. The Senate will probably commence its formal discussions on Monday afternoon. If action is to be taken it would be preferable that it be done before all the Conservatives have committed themselves to oppose the Pact.