832.01/3: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Morgan) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:25 a.m.]
141. A circular note, dated November 3rd, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was received yesterday afternoon stating that the [Page 447] provisional junta had delivered the administration of the country to Dr. Getulio Vargas who assumed its direction in the character of chief of the Provisional Government as delegate of the victorious revolution.
The circular also gives the names of the Ministers of State appointed by Vargas and repeats the statement regarding respect for national obligations contracted abroad, existing treaties, etc., contained in circular reported in Embassy’s telegram 131, October 27, 6 p.m.
The note closed as follows:
“In addressing Your Excellency I assure you that we desire to maintain the friendly relations which have existed between our two countries and toward that end we request the recognition of the new Government.”
The earlier communications from the junta and Vargas governments have not been answered. What reply, if any, do you instruct me to make?