722.2315/1300: Telegram
The Chargé in Peru (Dreyfus) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12:15 p.m.]
55. Referring to the Embassy’s telegram No. 55 [54?].8 Second official communiqué published today rebuts statements in Ecuadoran official communiqué. Asserts that Aguas Verdes has always been and continues under Peruvian sovereignty and a police post has always existed at that site. Dismisses as irrelevant Ecuadoran contention referring to geological survey of river beds. Reasserts its version that two Peruvian police were killed. Declares Ecuadoran statements untrue that Peruvian forces have withdrawn from their positions at Zarumilla. Adds that Ecuadoran forces have withdrawn from territory held by Peruvian forces.
La Cronica and Prensa carry editorials reaffirming the Peruvian standpoint.
Incident not considered grave in Government and public circles.