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The Minister in Bolivia (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State

63. My 62, October 25, 5 p.m. Decree dated October 22 published last night prescribes that litigations arising from Government resolutions or administrative acts affecting contracts or concessions with the state must be submitted to supreme court within 90 days of administrative act. Those pending on date of decree given 90 days from date thereof. Effect on proposed Standard Oil Company negotiations not yet ascertained.

Caldwell