File No. 763.72119/975
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Stimson)
Legation, Montevideo, informs Department that Uruguayan Minister to Argentina reports that a rumor, in connection with proposed Latin-American congress, is current in Government circles in Argentina to effect that Great Britain and United States have indicated approval of the Pope’s further mediation in war.
If this rumor has appeared in the press, you are requested to see that it is denied, and if subject is being persistently discussed in government circles, you may inform Minister of Foreign Affairs, unofficially, that it has no foundation in fact.