Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1909

File No. 534/16.

The Secretary of State to Minister Sherrill.¹

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 22, 1909.

Informs him that during the suspension of diplomatic relations between Bolivia and Argentina, and after obtaining the consent of the Argentine Government, he may take over custody of Bolivian legation and use impartial friendly offices in behalf of Bolivian citizens and interests in Argentina.

1. Mutates Mutandis to Minister Stutesman at La Paz.