724.3415/4305: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Gibson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:30 p.m.]
309. Bolivian Minister has just called with two telegrams from La Paz, the first received last Saturday. For some reason he has not yet communicated them to the Foreign Office but has an appointment there this evening.
The first message stated that although the Bolivian Government cannot foresee much hope of a solution through direct conversations, in order to show its good will it authorized him to participate therein in the presence of the representatives of the United States and Brazil.
[Page 233]The second message amplifies the first with a report of the Department’s interest expressed by Mr. Welles in exploring the possibilities of agreement through such conversations.
The Minister added that in his opinion there was very little hope of agreement inasmuch as the points of view are too radically different.