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

834.01/24: Telegram

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

Buenos Aires, March 10, 1936—midnight.
[Received March 11—7:22 a.m.]

58. From Braden. Your 29, March 10, 2 p.m.

1. President Terra²¹ of Uruguay telegraphically acknowledged Franco telegram and stated that it had been referred to the Peace Conference.

2. None of other Presidents have replied but my colleagues proposed today that their respective Chiefs of Mission in Asunción would advise Dr. Stefanich that Franco’s telegram had been received and that reply would be delayed pending action of Peace Conference looking to recognition which they presumed was what primarily interested Colonel Franco and Dr. Stefanich. I suggest foregoing procedure be followed.

3. As soon as simultaneous recognition has been granted in accordance with my 57, March 10, 11 p.m., President Justo²² will prepare reply to Franco, text of which will be submitted to me in advance for our information.

4. Cruchaga²³ instructed Minister at Asunción to request confirmation of Franco’s telegram in a note. Stefanich refused to do so. [Braden.]

Weddell

21. Gabriel Terra.
22. Agustin P. Justo, President of Argentina.
23. Miguel Cruchaga Tocornal, Chilean Minister for Foreign Affairs.