740.24112 RP/7–2844: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Bolivia ( McLaughlin )

825. The steps outlined as a Bolivian Government procedure in your telegram no. 1446, July 28, 1944, appear satisfactory to the Department. In view of the Department’s telegram no. 765, July 21, 1944, and the commitments along satisfactory lines already made, it appears not necessary at this time to send the explanatory instruction mentioned in the Department’s telegram under reference. Discussions will be held with Egger and the Eximbank, and possible procedures will be explored here.

The commitments made by the Bolivian Government are gratifying. The Department will follow the situation with strong interest in whether the steps outlined will be expeditiously taken. You may informally express to the Bolivian Government the Department’s interest in the situation, and its gratification should prompt action follow the commitments.

After consultations with Egger and the Eximbank, an officer of the Department may be sent to La Paz for consultation with the Embassy. The Embassy’s preliminary views on such a visit by a Departmental officer are requested.

Stettinius