310.1163/79: Telegram
The Ambassador in Colombia (Lane) to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:27 p.m.]
2039. Minister of Gobierno telephoned me this morning that he had consulted Archbishop Perdomo who had agreed to instruct the corresponding bishop regarding necessity of putting a stop to attacks on American missionaries. Lleras’ intercession being kept strictly confidential so as to avoid any possible political repercussions. It is planned therefore that I shall proceed to Bucaramanga the end of next week ostensibly to visit the Consulate and meet the American colony in Bucaramanga but I shall take advantage of my stay to impress upon American missionaries the necessity of their not antagonizing the local population. The foregoing is in connection with my 201279 and is strictly confidential.
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