810.79611 Tri-Motors Safety Airways/23: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Venezuela (Engert)
14. Your May 11, 10 a.m. would indicate that any assistance rendered by the Department to the interested company might serve to promote the interests of foreign companies as against those of other American firms. Under these circumstances the Department is unable to transmit the message to Mr. O’Neill or to extend any other assistance to the New York, Rio and Buenos Aires Line until it is fully and definitely informed regarding the apparent connection of the company with foreign interests. You may convey this information orally to the local representative of the company.