834.01/25: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Paraguay (Howard)
9. Department’s 8, March 12, 11 a.m.27 The Department has telegraphed Braden that it prefers the procedure of notes of recognition delivered simultaneously by the mediatory powers, such notes to be as nearly identic as may be possible. It is understood that it is intended that such identic notes of recognition be delivered simultaneously by yourself and your colleagues at noon tomorrow, March 14th. The Department has, however, instructed Braden to advise you directly by telegram of the time finally fixed by the delegates at Buenos Aires.
The following is the text of the note which you are instructed to present at that time:
“Excellency: The Government of the United States of America has noted with gratification:
1. The statements contained in the telegram dated March 5 from the Provisional President of Paraguay to the Presidents of the mediating nations represented at the Peace Conference;
2. The statements contained in the telegram of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Stefanich, addressed to the Chairman of the Peace Conference under date of March 8;
3. The desire manifested by the new Government to proceed without delay to the repatriation of prisoners of war as already initiated, in accordance with the above mentioned telegram from the Minister for Foreign Affairs and
4. Other public declarations formulated by the same Government.
As a result of its deliberation and after consulting with the Governments of the other mediatory nations represented at the Peace Conference, the Government of the United States has with much pleasure reached the conclusion that it is the express intention of the Government of Paraguay to respect in every way the peace protocols signed in Buenos Aires on June 12, 1935, and on the 21st of January, 1936, as well as its other international obligations.
Consequently, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that my Government will be pleased to maintain with the Government of Paraguay the friendly relations that are traditional between our two countries.
Accept, Excellency, etc.,”
You will, of course, consult with the Argentine Minister and with your other colleagues as to the manner in which the identic notes are to be delivered. It would seem preferable that all of the diplomatic representatives of the mediatory powers arrange to call upon the Minister for Foreign Affairs at the same time.
Cable the Department as soon as the Government of Paraguay has been accorded recognition in the manner indicated.
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