632.6231/167: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Brazil ( Scotten )
36. Your 59, June 4, noon; 60, June 4, 4 p.m.; and 61, June 8, 11 a.m. Aranha has communicated to me the statements made to him by telephone by the Minister of Finance which would appear to be completely at variance with the statements which the latter made to you. Aranha has likewise shown to me the personal letter he has sent to President Vargas which conveys very fully and emphatically the point of view of this Government.
In view of the evident confusion which exists, the visit here of the Minister of Finance and of his associates will undoubtedly be highly beneficial. When an appropriate opportunity presents itself, please advise the Minister of Finance of the pleasure it will give the officials of this Government to receive him when he visits Washington and that, of course, we will all be happy to cooperate with him in every possible way to the common advantage of our two countries.