724.3415/4991: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Weddell) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:10 p.m.]
91. From Gibson. My 84, June 16, 11 a.m. Nieto del Rio tells me Chilean delegation has discussed question of inviting additional countries to the peace conference. He says delegation is of opinion that this would be unwise but that they will follow our lead.
My own impression is that there is general opposition here among those concerned to extending membership, coupled with determination to pass the buck to us if this is done.
I hope to see Saavedra Lamas tomorrow to ascertain plans as to general organization of the Peace Conference and to elicit, purely incidentally, his present views on extension of membership. I will then submit further report with reference to Department’s 77, June 18, 8 p.m. [Gibson.]