835.00/659: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (White) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 8:28 p.m.]
69. Your 55, July 20, 1 p.m. Hueyo resignation reluctantly accepted by President. Reasons not given but his retirement is generally attributed to his unwillingness to agree to tariff concessions requested by British in connection with Roca agreement, and also to other Ministers’ reluctance in cooperating in his economy programme. Hueyo stated that his departure would not entail any changes in the financial policy of the Government. The Minister of Justice, who has temporarily the portfolio of Agriculture, will for the time being act as Finance Minister also.23 Meantime report of important changes is pure speculation.
- On August 21, 1933, Federico Piñedo, Independent Socialist deputy, was appointed Minister of Finance.↩