Office of the Historian

824.00/803: Telegram

The Chargé in Bolivia (Muccio) to the Secretary of State

La Paz, July 14, 1937—6 p.m.
[Received 7:34 p.m.]

40. Referring to my telegram No. 39, July 14, 1 p.m., only pertinent part of Busch manifesto to nation is:

  • “1. The new Government will continue the traditional policy of peace, giving strict and permanent fulfillment to the international treaties in force.
  • 2. In the international aspect, it will maintain public order, respect private property legally acquired, and at the same time maintain the principle of not permitting private interests to sacrifice any longer the collective interests.”

Of the nine military members of the Junta only two were carried over from previous administration. Moderation of Busch manifesto and character of the three civilian members appointed have created a general favorable impression.

Repeated to Buenos Aires.

Muccio