711.00 Statement July 16, 1937/219

The Paraguayan National Chancellery to the American Legation in Paraguay 32

[Translation]

In presence of the international tension that in different parts of the world jeopardizes the tranquility of peoples, it is fitting to make a reaffirmation of the principles and norms of peace and law on which repose the pacific neighborliness and the solidarity of Nations.

Paraguay views, with the greatest interest, the necessity of upholding the faithful observance of such principles and norms of the [Page 715] pacific destiny of Nations, putting aside the use of violence as a means of obtaining ends of high internal or external policy.

In such a sense, any policy tending to promote peace, security and justice for peoples, is worthy of the support of Paraguay and constitutes a proper objective of its pacific policy.

The July 16 declarations of the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. Cordell Hull, affirm doctrines of peace and law which would promote international tranquility, and deserve, in consequence, the assistance of those bodies that defend the peace of Nations as an auspicious benefit to the human race.

  1. Copy transmitted to the Department by the Minister in Paraguay in his despatch No. 431, August 2; received August 19.