825.01/63: Telegram
The Ambassador in Chile (Culbertson) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 16—2:08 a.m.]
133. Recognition was discussed this afternoon at a meeting of the Diplomatic Corps. Peru has recognized and the Nuncio, the Spanish and the Brazilian Ambassadors and the Cuban, Colombian and the Portuguese Ministers have recommended immediate recognition. Certain other chiefs of mission expressed opinion that their deliberation and delay are justified. The Argentine said that he wished to follow our lead. The French expressed himself in favor of some delay. The British, the German and the Italian Chargé d’Affaires have recommended that their Governments first consult with you.
Barros Jarpa, President of the Credit Mortgage Bank, apparently acting as personal representative of Dávila, called on me this afternoon. He spoke with confidence of the strength of Dávila’s position. He said that the law expropriating bank deposits would be annulled and that all other foreign rights would be respected. He said that Dávila is opposed to the introduction of socialism by violent measures and hopes to achieve his program gradually by education. Dávila is clearly making an effort to reassure foreign governments with respect to protection of foreign interests.