824.636a St 2/323: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1 p.m.]
12. Department’s No. 5, March 16, 8 p.m. Guachalla, who leaves today, has been instructed “to seek a direct understanding with the company under the auspices of the State Department”. I understand that he will not present a plan of his own but will consult both the company and the Department and will give friendly consideration to any concrete suggestions, especially from the Department.
Foianini26 told me yesterday that the Government disappointed with Supreme Court decision and that he would personally support a friendly settlement.
The Supreme Court on March 15 refused to reconsider decision of March 8. The attorneys here have advised the company that local legal remedies have been exhausted.
- Dionisio Foianini, Minister for Mines and Petroleum.↩