Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The American Republics, Volume V

822.72 AL 5/39: Telegram

The Chargé in Ecuador (Gade) to the Secretary of State

Quito, April 26, 1938—noon.
[Received 4:59 p.m.]

38. General Enriquez⁵² last night gave All America Cables an ultimatum requiring payment of $354,000 as settlement of alleged back taxes. If ultimatum which expires on Thursday is not accepted he threatens to seize the Company’s properties. Roosevelt,⁵³ the Vice President of the company, has requested no action from the Legation but merely wishes to keep it informed.

Gade

52. Provisional President of Ecuador.
53. John K. Roosevelt.