824.00/804: Telegram

The Chargé in Argentina (Wilson) to the Secretary of State

98. From Braden. La Paz’ 39, July 14, 1 p.m. Baldivieso here. Has not yet received official offer portfolio of Foreign Affairs but will probably accept though not sure whether by telegraph or after discussion in La Paz with Busch. He is well-informed on the Chaco, believes best chance for a settlement is through direct negotiations rather than arbitration, and will discuss matter thoroughly with us before leaving for La Paz next Wednesday. My impression is that he should be an improvement over Finot. Alvéstegui4 has received [Page 252] cable from Busch reiterating complete confidence and requesting that he remain as president of Bolivian delegation. Alvéstegui has accepted. [Braden.]

Wilson
  1. David Alvéstegui, Chairman of the Bolivian delegation to the Chaco Peace Conference.