Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1936, The American Republics, Volume V

724.34119/665: Telegram

The Ambassador in Argentina (Weddell) to the Secretary of State

Buenos Aires, October 19, 1936—11 p.m.
[Received October 19—10:52 p.m.]

228. From Braden. My 218, October 13, 4 p.m.

1. Wide publicity given Paraguayan September 11 note and Finot declarations has been reflected by increasing nervousness in both the Chaco commands and in the tension existing there already because of arbitrary Paraguayan control of the Villa Montes road and Bolivian excess of effort. Today, strictly confidential, President cabled Finot and Stefanich requesting a more conciliatory attitude. Ramírez and Romero⁴⁹ were similarly cautioned in a formal session. To help keep the situation in hand we expect to send Martínez Pita⁵⁰ and an aide to the Chaco this week.

2. Ramírez has expressed his entire satisfaction with the Conference’s October 15 note but must await his Government’s decision which cannot be taken before the 21st when they will receive his mailed despatch. We requested him today to hurry appointment of Paraguayan officers to reglementation commission. Bolivia has made her appointments. [Braden.]

Weddell

49. Carlos Romero, Bolivian delegate to the Chaco Peace Conference.
50. General of Brigade Rodolfo Martínez Pita, Argentine member of the Neutral Military Commission.