824.6363 ST 2/199: Telegram

The Minister in Bolivia (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State

69. Referring to my telegram No. 65, November 16, 9 a.m., in extended conversation with new Foreign Minister yesterday I asked: [Page 308]

(1)
whether Government was ready to undertake direct conversations;
(2)
to extend 90-day period sufficiently to allow adequate preparation of case for courts; or (3) to suggest an alternative solution of Standard Oil Company problem.

The Foreign Minister replied he was not familiar with recent developments but would present my inquiries to Junta in a friendly spirit and hoping for a prompt and constructive reply.

Caldwell