824.00/815: Telegram

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

48. Referring to my telegram No. 47, July 18, noon, Uruguayan Minister and Argentine Consul have received no instructions. Chilean Chargé d’Affaires has instructions authorizing him to acknowledge note following consultation with mediatory representatives. Chilean Chargé d’Affaires informed me that he has instructions to insist that a declaration to respect existing treaties be inserted in the note from the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Brazilian and Peruvian Legations received instructions to acknowledge note before they had reported receipt thereof. Bolivian representatives in Lima and Rio de Janeiro had apparently obtained prior approval of Brazil and Peru to Bolivian position that question of recognition did not arise.

Situation has settled considerably and there is every indication that Busch will succeed in consolidating his position.

Repeated to Buenos Aires.

Muccio