721.23/1395: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 10—3:20 p.m.]
144. My 140, March 7, 1 p.m. Drummond tells me that he has had a number of talks in the last few days with the Peruvian delegate and he, Drummond, has the impression now that the Peruvians are hesitant as to the course to pursue and are particularly apprehensive at the thought of sanctions. This leads him to express the opinion to me that it would be particularly useful if he could have any indication as to how we would view the possibility of an embargo on arms against Peru. He considers the mere possibility of such action would be sufficient to turn the tide with the Peruvian Government and make them accept the League’s proposal. Further, any pressure that we could bring with the Peruvian Government while they are in this undecided attitude would be most timely.