724.3415/239: Telegram
The Minister in Paraguay (Kreech) to the Secretary of State
[Received 10:55 p.m.]
25. Hostilities have commenced between Bolivian and Paraguayan soldiers near the Paraguayan Fort Galpon.
Bolivia has been constructing a new fort near Galpon. On December 5th a troop of Bolivian soldiers advanced near Fort Galpon. At first friendly, later opened fire which was returned by the Paraguayans causing many casualties dead and wounded; Bolivians withdrew, repulsed.
Paraguay, in the interest of peace and having accepted the Kellogg Pact, desires Washington to invoke the convocation of the Commission of Inquiry provided for in the Gondra Treaty to which both countries are parties.54 It is suggested the Commission at Montevideo assume charge inquiry because of its convenience to both Governments.
Casualties follow in this Legation’s despatch No. 661; complete picture of conditions set forth therein, consult it; also very important despatch No. 671.55