724.3415/4351: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Geneva (Gilbert)
121. Your 334, November 19, 9 p.m. The Department shares your views that it is decidedly inexpedient for the United States to express any opinions regarding the report of the Chaco Committee at this time. In your discretion you may orally and informally state to Avenol that the position of this Government has been made very clear upon repeated occasions and that in general the United States would be disposed to view favorably any proposals that in its judgment might seem calculated to further peace in the Chaco; but that this Government is unable to assume any definite position until tangible, concrete, and official proposals are presented to it. In such event, the Government of the United States will determine its attitude with regard to each specific proposal in accordance with the merits of such proposal and taking into consideration the conditions which exist at that time.
In reply to the inquiry contained in paragraph 6 of your cable under reference, receipt by wireless was satisfactory.