824.00/7–2246: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Bolivia (Flack)

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431. The popular basis and apparent democratic orientation of revolutionary movement as reported your 686 July 22 are encouraging developments, which, if followed by convincing evidence of intention Junta to conduct free elections in near future undoubtedly will create favorable reaction in this country toward new regime.

Dept exploring possibility food shipments should occasion arise. RFC already informed that Dept has no political objections to conclusion tin contract as soon as situation permits. RFC considering possibility some interim arrangement.

Byrnes