711F.1914/455: Telegram
The Ambassador in Panama ( Wilson ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:21 p.m.]
313. Your 269, April 15, 7 p.m. I fear there is no possibility whatsoever that the Panamanian Government would accept such a proposal. It is my belief that the Government will not give consideration to a separate agreement for Rio Hato until such time as it knows what rental we are prepared to pay for the privately-owned lands under the defense sites agreement. My judgment is that no useful purpose would be served by presenting a separate proposal for Rio Hato in advance of making known our offer regarding rental for the defense sites.