File No. 862.85/576

The Ambassador in Chile ( Shea ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

After first official reception of diplomatic corps by Foreign Minister this afternoon, had conference with him complying with Department’s instruction June [September] 9, 6 p.m. He said that Government was seriously considering the acquisition of the German vessels not damaged without delay and would then take up the question of utilizing the others, that they were anxious to cooperate with United States in maintaining commerce. Would inform me at once when plan had been worked out. …

Shea