724.3415/4399: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia (Des Fortes) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:22 p.m.]
84. The two contemplated replies in the Department’s telegram 30, December 4, 4 p.m., were read to the Minister of Foreign Affairs this afternoon and he expressed pleasure at the Department’s decision to participate in Buenos Aires, and he wishes the United States would take more part in the Committee in Geneva, and stated that the Department’s message would be taken into account at the Cabinet discussions on the Bolivian reply to the League which are going on and which will continue for a few days more when he thinks the reply may be sent.
Judging from the newspaper interview with the Foreign Minister (air despatch No. 195, November 26th85) it is thought that the reply to the League will be a brief acceptance. However, military authorities may influence the new President toward a less peaceful attitude.
Present government is well established and should have few difficulties until March. Nevertheless, having been installed militarily it may so disappear in a few months.
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