810.796/4: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru (Poindexter) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:30 p.m.]
4. Your 4, January 19, 3 p.m. not clear; have cabled for corrections. Please advise if the phrase “foreign interests” is intended to cover all foreign interests in Peru or only non-American interests. Also the phrase “American companies above mentioned,” none appear to be mentioned in your cable. It would be an aid in presenting the matter if the companies referred to were known.
Some days ago I presented to President Leguia Mr. Woolman, representing an American company, Huff-Daland Dusters. This company already has large aviation contracts in Peru. Woolman also represents the Keystone Aircraft Corporation. This last company made the planes now in use in the recently established air line between Lima and Iquitos. Woolman proposed to the President to establish air mail service between Lima and Panama. The President agreed to entertain the proposition. Since then the President agreed to place the matter in the hands of Grow, former American naval officer, now in charge of Peruvian naval aviation. Grow established the Lima-Iquitos service and now proposes to give the contract for Lima-Panama service [to?] Woolman’s principals.
Please advise if your cable is intended to oppose the Woolman proposition. German interests are on the ground and working in various disguises for this concession.