824.6363 ST 2/90: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia ( Norweb ) to the Secretary of State
La
Paz
, April 1, 1937—6 p.m.
[Received 8:22 p.m.]
[Received 8:22 p.m.]
17. The Foreign Office informs me that the President is disposed to consider a moderate and equitable settlement with the Standard Oil Company provided the company recognizes the accusations against it.
I made no comment since the decision rests with the company which would have to acknowledge its guilt prior even to discussing a settlement.
In making this suggestion the Government may be motivated by a desire to temporize in anticipation of official representations.
Norweb