824.00/947: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia (Dawson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:37 p.m.]
54. Department’s telegram No. 24, August 26, 5 p.m. In his proclamation assuming Provisional Presidency August 23 Quintanilla stated “My government will continue the social and economic policies and courses of the government of Colonel Busch”. From the changes in the Cabinet and his own tendencies it is the Legation’s opinion that the new Government will probably be more conservative.
Representatives of A.B.C. nations11 Great Britain, Germany, Japan and most other governments are continuing normal relations with the Provisional Government. Only contrary attitude appears to be that of French Minister who has no instructions but says that he will recommend against recognition of Quintanilla.
There appears to be little doubt that Busch committed suicide in a state of melancholia to which he was subject.
New Cabinet took oath of office yesterday afternoon. Composition as indicated in my telegram No. 53, August 25, 3 p.m. except that it has 11 members, 6 retained. Foianini and Herrero not in Cabinet.
- Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.↩