840.50/2460: Telegram
The Ambassador in Colombia (Lane) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:46 p.m.]
1516. Department’s 1073, August 27, 11 p.m., which presumably crossed my 1504 and 1505.31 …
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Dr. Turbay recapitulated the present status of the negotiations:
The Uruguayan, Peruvian and Ecuadoran Governments have delivered written replies to the respective Colombian diplomatic representatives. These replies have been summarized by the Colombian representatives by telegraph:
Uruguay accepts point (1) but is vague and unenthusiastic about points (2) and (3).
Peru replies along the same lines as Uruguay but is more cordial with respect to points (2) and (3).
Ecuador accepts all three points in principle.
A written reply from Venezuela is expected any day.
Chile has stated orally that Foreign Minister Fernández will discuss the project in Bogotá on his return from Washington.
Paraguay has not replied but has informed Colombian Minister that there will be some delay due to the Cabinet crisis there.
Because of the local political situation to which I referred in my 1505 I hesitate to confirm the situation with President López and take the liberty of reiterating the suggestion contained in my 1504 that it would be well for our diplomatic representatives in the six countries mentioned to ascertain the attitude of the respective Governments.
- Telegrams Nos. 1504 and 1505 not printed.↩