824.6363 ST 2/194: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia ( Caldwell ) to the Secretary of State
La
Paz
, November 16, 1937—9
a.m.
[Received 9:24 a.m.]
[Received 9:24 a.m.]
65. In conversation yesterday based on Department’s telegram No. 30, November 13, 7 p.m., Foreign Minister assured me Bolivian Government would keep door open for friendly negotiations. Success would depend on conciliatory formula taking into account not only the principle but also the practical difficulties of the problem for Bolivian Government.
He promised to recommend extension of 90-day period to Junta of Government in order to allow time for direct negotiations and will convey decision reached to me as soon as possible.
Caldwell