722.2315/755: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru (Dearing) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12:15 p.m.]
199. 1. Foreign Minister has made public a note to Ecuadorean Minister inviting Ecuador to take up negotiations with Peru immediately in Lima for settlement of the boundary between the two countries in accordance with Quito protocol of June 21, 1924.
2. Foreign Minister declares Rio de Janeiro conference will be confined to Salomon–Lozano treaty and will not “affect territories which Ecuador possesses or to which it alleges rights”. Forwarding text of note by airmail.
3. Ecuadorian Minister somewhat regretfully feels Ecuador will be compelled by political situation in Ecuador to accept this proposal in lieu of participation in Rio de Janeiro conference.