File No. 763.72119/963
Memorandum of the Chief of the Division of Latin-American Affairs of the Department of State ( Stabler)
The Brazilian Ambassador called this afternoon to see Mr. Phillips at the State Department, at Mr. Phillips’ request, in order to discuss with him the question of the conference called by the Argentine Government at Buenos Aires. Mr. Phillips requested Mr. Stabler to be present and to inform the Ambassador as to the plan proposed by the Government of Peru, which has been supported by the Secretary of State.
Mr. Stabler read the Ambassador excerpts from the Peruvian memoranda and the Ambassador asked what position the United States Government would assume at this time and whether it would take any action. He was told that an expression of opinion would be obtained from the Secretary of State. Mr. Stabler spoke to the Secretary, who said that he considered that it would be advisable not to take any further step until the Peruvian Minister at Buenos Aires had received a definite expression of opinion from the President of the Argentine Republic. The Ambassador was so informed. …