724.34119/167: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Gibson)
147. Your 224, September 12, 8 p.m. Please deliver following message to Mr. Gustavus D. Pope, Chairman of the American Delegation to the Conference of Red Cross Societies:
“Ambassador Gibson will explain to you the situation which may arise in case a resolution dealing with the question of prisoners of war should be introduced in the Red Cross Conference. Please take such steps as may appear appropriate in an effort to prevent any such controversial matter relating to the Chaco from being introduced into the Conference. If, however, any resolution of this nature should in fact be introduced in the Conference, the American Delegation should refrain from voting thereon. I believe it would be helpful for you to maintain contact with Ambassador Gibson concerning this matter.”