724.34119/119: Telegram

The Minister in Bolivia (Des Portes) to the Secretary of State

52. Your [Gibson’s?] August 15, 4 p.m. Last sentence, first paragraph my 51, August 14, 4 p.m., based on statement made to me in English in the presence of Muccio79 by Director Political Diplomatic Department of Foreign Ministry. That Elío did not submit August 10 draft to La Paz is further indicated by the request of Director in the presence of Acting Foreign Minister for the provisions of the August 10th draft just prior to Cabinet meeting of August 13, 5 p.m.

Repeated to Buenos Aires.

Des Portes
  1. John J. Muccio, Second Secretary of Legation.