710.G/65: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to the Diplomatic Representatives in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay
The Brazilian Ambassador called on the Secretary of State on the 25th and told him that Uruguay had asked Brazil to sound out the other Governments with a view to getting their concurrence in a postponement of the Seventh Pan American Conference. The Secretary said that this Government would be guided by the wishes of the other American Governments; that we have no particular reason for advocating that the Conference be held in December, and that we would of course acquiesce if the other Governments should desire a postponement. He made it very clear, however, that we are taking no initiative in the matter and are not suggesting in any way that the Conference be postponed.
The Ambassador intimated that he would discuss the matter with the other members of the Governing Board of the Pan American Union and, if they are in agreement, would make a proposal at the next meeting of the Governing Board that the Conference be postponed.