793.003/275

Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs (Hornbeck)

[Extract]

The Brazilian Ambassador called and, referring to a conversation with Mr. Hornbeck of a few weeks ago on the above subject, stated that he had reported to his Government the replies made to the inquiries which he had made and that he was instructed to express his Government’s appreciation and to inform this Department with regard to the Brazilian Government’s views.

The Ambassador stated that the Brazilian Government’s view coincided substantially with that of the American Government; and that the Brazilian Government had informed the Chinese Government, through the Brazilian Chargé in China, that the Brazilian Government was favorable in principle to the negotiation of a treaty looking to the abolition of extraterritoriality, but that the abolition must be by gradual process, and that the Brazilian Government would not be able to recognize action, if taken, of a unilateral character.

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S[tanley] K. H[ornbeck]