710.G Economic and Financial Problems/11: Telegram
The Chairman of the American Delegation (Hull) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received December 15—1:12 a.m.]
56. Discussion of my economic proposal in committee for 2 days, prospects are for passage of proposal without change tomorrow although not absolutely certain of vote at that time. We have scheduled the peace resolution of Saavedra Lamas which among other things calls upon each Government to sign all of the five peace treaties which it has not signed at 4 p.m. tomorrow. We think it will be a real success with 12 to 18 signatures announced at the time thereby greatly strengthening the peace machinery of this hemisphere and especially this continent.
[Page 189]The Chaco matter38 is being given constant attention but no definite developments thus far. I was called into a conference by the President of Uruguay and certain other Foreign Ministers this afternoon. I strongly urged extraordinary efforts on the part of the adjacent Governments to stop the fighting. I, of course, made not the slightest commitments of our Government. I am not endeavoring in any way to handle the matter or assume any responsibility in that respect.
We are hopeful of avoiding any serious controversial subjects.