723.2515/2175: Telegram
The Consul at Arica (Von Tresckow) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 22—1 a.m.]
From Lassiter. In view of demand by Edwards for meeting of Commission it was necessary to hold one, and at meeting yesterday [Page 402] action was taken to make clear that no date is now set for the election. This contested point is to be settled after period of registration ends on April 26. Situation can remain as it is to give negotiations time to develop …
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The declaratory action taken at yesterday’s meeting, of which you were unaware when your cable of that date was sent,67 accomplishes purpose stated in your cable, that is, the maintenance of the status quo, and renders further action to that end unnecessary. …
- Lassiter
- Von Tresckow