724.3415/4905: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina ( Weddell ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 10:15 p.m.]
55. At a meeting of the mediation group this evening at which Brazilian Minister for Foreign Affairs was present, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and Paraguay appeared separately and were informed that following a suggestion of the Brazilian Foreign Secretary the opinion of the commission was that peace negotiations could only proceed if hostilities were momentarily suspended, three steps being indicated: (1st) a truce to last during the stay of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and Paraguay in Buenos Aires; (2d) within this interim plans to be made looking to an armistice; (3d) negotiations to continue during this second interim looking to definitive cessation of hostilities. It was suggested that the truce begin on Wednesday May 29th at 12 noon.
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and Paraguay each agreed to lay this proposal before his Government and to inform the commission which is now considered as in permanent session immediately replies are received.