811.20 Defense (M) Bolivia/496: Telegram
The Ambassador in Bolivia (Boal) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:45 p.m.]
966. Department’s 738, October 16, 4 p.m.87 Minister of Economy disclosed during conversations yesterday afternoon he is now dubious that any cinchona bark agreement can be put through Congress this session. He expressed opinion it might be much more effective for our Government to negotiate individual purchase contracts with producers rather than attempt to secure congressional approval of an agreement with the Bolivian Government. I now believe it advisable that a purchasing agency be set up immediately to negotiate individual contracts with local producers before price goes higher and other complications arise. Explanatory airgram follows.
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