724.3415/3563: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Gibson) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 26—5:30 p.m.]
30. Department’s 18, February 25, 5 p.m. Brazilian Government considers League formula fair basis for peaceful solution but at present it hesitates to offer any suggestions to the two parties, being convinced that Paraguayan Government cannot accept any solution agreeable to Bolivia, and that such acceptance would inevitably result in overthrow of the Government. Present feeling is that war must proceed further, and possibly result in stalemate before friendly good offices can have any helpful effect.
Foreign Office reluctant to put foregoing considerations in writing but is instructing Brazilian representative at Bern to call on Secretary General and state that while Brazil is most anxious for peaceful solution and ready and anxious to contribute does not, for reasons stated above, feel that its efforts would be fruitful at this time.