611.3131/407: Telegram

The Chargé in Venezuela (Scott) to the Secretary of State

46. Department’s telegram No. 34, May 6, 3 p.m. Identic note following form indicated in my telegram No. 44, May 5, 5 p.m., exchanged today with the Minister for Foreign Affairs continuing in effect the modus vivendi of May 12, 1938, for a further period of 1 year from the date of its termination subject to the provisions of article III. Complete texts of both notes will be forwarded in the next air mail pouch.

The notes will be published in this evening’s Gaceta Oficial and will be available for publication in the morning newspapers of Caracas of May 10.

Scott