Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1936, The American Republics, Volume V

824.01/41: Telegram

The Ambassador in Argentina ( Weddell ) to the Secretary of State

Buenos Aires , May 19, 1936—5 p.m.
[Received 5:53 p.m.]

111. From Braden. My 109, May 18, 9 p.m. Informed Saavedra Lamas¹² today of substance of La Paz’s 23, May 18, 3 p.m. He agreed we should proceed carefully with respect to recognition of new regime until situation becomes clarified and urged suspension of repatriation until recognition is granted. I suggested caution in considering any further delay in repatriation and that, if decided upon, it should be attributed to technical reasons insofar as possible. [Braden.]

Weddell

12. Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs; President of the Chaco Peace Conference.