611.2231/184: Telegram

The Minister in Ecuador (Gonzalez) to the Secretary of State

43. With reference to my telegram No. 34, July 19, 1 p.m. and subsequent communications relative to the proposed trade agreement with Ecuador, the Minister for Foreign Affairs is desirous of proceeding at once and he has indicated that sympathetic consideration will be accorded our requests. In view of these circumstances and the confused situation which may result after the meeting of the Constitutional Assembly on August 10 it is my opinion that if negotiations could be initiated before the end of this week the outlook for a prompt and favorable termination would be more propitious. Accordingly I am hopeful that the Department may be able to authorize me to present immediately Schedule I with such changes and additions as it may deem necessary. Please answer by telegraph.

Gonzalez