611.2131/292: Telegram
The Chargé in Colombia (Washington) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:35 p.m.]
25. Department’s 13, February 8, noon. Preoccupation of responsible officials with the Rio de Janeiro Pact has prevented any consideration being given to commercial treaty during recent weeks and I believe that they have reached no decision regarding the proposals made in the Department’s 5, January 24, 8 p.m. I have repeatedly explained to Foreign Minister Olaya your interest in expediting its conclusion but he has not yet had time to study the question in detail. Yesterday he mentioned the matter to me on his own initiative and promised that he would devote his attention to it early next week. I shall not fail to keep him reminded.