Office of the Historian

822.61334/139: Telegram

The Minister in Ecuador (Bading) to the Secretary of State

Quito, October 7, 1924—3 p.m.
[Received October 8—9:30 a.m.]

15. Department’s telegram number 17, October 1, 4 p.m. Have had interview with the President, and his answer submitted in writing absolutely ignores promises; merely quotes law of 1921 and states he favors strict compliance therewith.

Recommend immediate instructions by telegraph calling for the fulfillment of promises without evasion.

Bading