724.3415/3701: Telegram

The Chairman, Council Committee of Three of the League of Nations (Castillo Najera), to the Secretary of State

Reference Bolivia–Paraguay conflict, members Council last year contemplated prohibiting on their territory exportation and reexportation, whether direct or indirect, arms, war material, aeroplanes, aeroplane motors, separate parts thereof and munitions to Bolivia or Paraguay, whether by public authorities or private enterprises or individuals whether nationals or foreigners. Council has instructed Committee undertake consultations necessary view eventual application this prohibition following extraordinary session commencing May 30th. Beg inform me urgently through Secretary General whether your Government prepared participate this measure either unconditionally or on condition other states accept same obligation; in latter event please communicate list states whose acceptance considered necessary taking account nature of case.

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