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The Minister in Bolivia (Des Fortes) to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:45 p.m.]
60. Foreign Minister was informed by Bolivian Minister in Buenos Aires in message sent yesterday noon that Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs had then confirmed that good offices of the mediators were virtually suspended out of consideration for League authority and pending League convenience.
He also received from Bolivian Minister in Rio de Janeiro last night information that Argentina had stated to Brazil that mediation is suspended “in view of unsatisfactory attitude of Bolivia”.
Foreign Minister has instructed Bolivian delegate in Geneva to deliver a statement of the status to the League, probably today.
He hopes to see a clear statement from Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs as to whether mediation suspended or not and whether case is turned over to the League, and if it is so delivered he expects the League to name a commission of the nine countries and hopes the United States will accept such a mandate when offered.