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The Ambassador in Brazil (Gibson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:10 p.m.]
296. [My] 288, October 17, 6 p.m. Paraguayan Minister has received authorization from his Government to participate in direct conversations. Bolivian Minister states he has not yet heard from his Government.
As soon as formal acceptance is received from Bolivia, Minister for Foreign Affairs proposes to invite the two Ministers to his house for a first meeting with no one present except President Vargas, who will seek to impress upon the two representatives the imperative necessity for reaching agreement. After this meeting we will take account of stock and decide on next step.