711.1928/485: Telegram

The Chargé in Panama ( Flexer ) to the Secretary of State

181. Referring to Legation’s telegram No. 177, December 23, 1 p.m. No progress at fourth meeting yesterday. Panaman representatives again admitted fairness of the present treatment in respect to commissary sales prices, but are hesitant in view of insistence of Colon merchants, to subscribe to a formula assuring continuance in future. It is possible that agreement may be reached by restricted surcharge (less than 25 percent) on perishable foodstuffs.

Flexer