831.00/7–1946

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Colombia ( Wiley )

confidential

409. We are gratified Colombian President was fully informed Dawson conversation and as stated previous telegrams believe any other course might have exposed us to serious difficulties. We believe that if any further steps are contemplated they likewise should be fully and frankly discussed with Colombia, either through your colleague in Caracas or through Ambassador Wiley Bogotá.

Repeated Caracas.

Byrnes