810.5051/9–1344: Telegram
The Ambassador in Colombia (Lane) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:16 p.m.]
1574. Reference Department’s telegram No. 1088, September 9, 4 p.m.68 Dr. Roberto Urdaneta, Counsel to Rubber Development Corporation, informs me that yesterday he saw Secretary General of the Foreign Office.69 According to Urdaneta, Umana Bernal had sent a letter to Judge pointing out the official character of Rubber Development as confirmed by exchange of notes between the two Governments. Urdaneta said that if Umana’s letter did not produce lifting of embargo of Rubber Development’s funds Attorney General would be requested to take legal steps before the court.
The foregoing information was conveyed to me by Foreign Minister last evening.