724.3415/3553: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Gibson)
18. The Department has been advised by the League Chaco Commission of the formula delivered on February 22 to the Governments of Bolivia and Paraguay. Please cable immediately the attitude taken by the Brazilian Government concerning the proposal and furthermore whether it would be disposed to press for its acceptance by the Bolivian Government should that Government prove reluctant to adopt it. You may say to the Foreign Office that this Government will not only welcome advice as to the position of the Brazilian Government, but would likewise appreciate any suggestions as to how this Government might be helpful in advancing the cause of peace at this moment.
Should the Foreign Office inquire the opinion of this Government regarding the League formula you may say that in our judgment it offers a fair and equitable basis for a peaceful solution.