810.79611 Tri-Motors Safety Airways/29: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (White) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12:50 p.m.]
42. Your telegram No. 38, May 16, 6 p.m. French Latécoère and Tri-Motors negotiations are now being conducted between Paris and New York. The understanding here is that these concern (1) transportation by Tri-Motors between Martinique, French Guiana and Natal, Brazil, where Pacific [Atlantic?] Ocean Service lands; (2) use of Latécoère airports in the above-named places and also south to Buenos Aires; and (3) possible exchange of stock between the two companies to enhance cooperation. With respect to the success of these negotiations, it is thought that much will depend upon the attitude of the Government of France.
With respect to the somewhat ruthless competition between Pan American Airways and Tri-Motors, the Embassy has hitherto observed the strictest neutrality. It is presumed that the Department will instruct further if it desires the Embassy to alter this attitude.