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The Minister in Bolivia (Des Fortes) to the Secretary of State

42. Department’s telegram No. 11.6 Argentine Minister called on Foreign Minister this afternoon, explained there that Paraguay was given point 1 of the proposal previously because it concerns forceful acquisition of territory declaration of August, ’32.7

Foreign Minister was to have first discussion on proposal with the President this afternoon after some days separate study.

Foreign Minister has requested Brazilian Minister to transmit to Rio de Janeiro the wish that Brazil advise Argentine and join with the United States Government in the invitation to the other Republics for presentation of the formula.

[Speaking] to the Argentine Minister, Bolivian Minister for Foreign Affairs was opposed to suspension hostilities before the discussions.

Des Portes