824.6363 ST 2/202: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:30 p.m.]
70. As to paragraph 1 of the Department’s telegram No. 31, December 2, concrete suggestion which I had in mind but which has been discussed with no one would be submission of title now held de facto by YPFB to eminent jurist to be selected by President of the Argentine [Page 309] Republic or other American Republic at joint request of Bolivia and the United States acting as mediatory agencies. On account of special interests neither party could easily reject proposal which would probably add to friendly feeling for the United States.
Deportation of Calvo was followed late same day by that of Saavedra. Reason officially given was subversive political activities, but action was taken without knowledge or approval of Foreign Minister. In Calvo’s case there can be little doubt that a leading reason was his connection with the Standard Oil Company which was regarded by military leaders as unpatriotic.