Office of the Historian

821.51/2519: Telegram

The Ambassador in Colombia (Braden) to the Secretary of State

Bogotá, June 26, 1940—2 p.m.
[Received 3:03 p.m.]

172. Minister of Finance advises me he has instructed Colombian Ambassador at Washington to make counter-offer to Traphagen on sliding scale with customs revenues as measuring stick. Traphagen should be made to understand this proposal merits careful consideration and a summary rejection may prove disastrous.

I agree with Minister it is imperative to conclude a permanent settlement before President’s special powers expire July 20. Details forwarded today direct air mail my despatch No. 834.9

Braden
  1. Not printed.↩