724.3415/3554: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Weddell)

29. Your 36, February 23, 4 p.m. Please cable Department immediately the disposition of the Argentine Government regarding the formula of the League Chaco Commission and in particular whether it is considering bringing pressure to bear upon the Paraguayan Government should that Government prove reluctant to accept the proposal. You may state to Saavedra Lamas that this Government will welcome information as to the attitude of his Government as well as any suggestions he may care to offer as to how this Government may be helpful at this time in furthering the cause of peace upon the Continent.

Should Saavedra Lamas 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.

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