814.00/1476: Telegram

The Ambassador in Guatemala (Long) to the Secretary of State

409. Renewed negotiations this afternoon by delegation referred to in my telegrams of today attended by President and part of Cabinet resulted in deadlock. I will accompany committee from Diplomatic Corps tomorrow morning to inform the Minister for Foreign Affairs4 that we consider our mission accomplished, expressing regret at lack of success and lamenting shooting incident this evening during exercise of good offices by Corps. We will also express hope on humanitarian grounds that practical armistice may be instituted by withdrawal of troops from streets. While situation is not quite hopeless, intransigeant attitude of Government and today’s ruthless policy measures are distinctly discouraging developments. Corps will endeavor to keep door open for possible renewal of negotiations.

Long
  1. Carlos Salazar.