611.3531/147: Telegram

The Chargé in Argentina ( White ) to the Acting Secretary of State

67. Your 52, July 12, 6 p.m., communicated to Minister for Foreign Affairs who read me message from Espil couched in similar terms. Minister for Foreign Affairs replied that he welcomed the initiative with the greatest cordiality.

As for collaborator for Argentine Ambassador in Washington the most appropriate person would be Le Breton4 but inasmuch as his designation would attract attention greater than President Roosevelt might at the present time desire, he would authorize Espil to begin conversations alone together with any technical experts whom the latter may desire sent. Should conversations reach stage where concrete results might appear hopeful Le Breton could then be summoned.

White
  1. Tomas A. Le Breton, Head of the Argentine Delegation to the London Monetary and Economic Conference; Argentine Ambassador in France.