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834.01/40: Telegram

The Minister in Paraguay ( Howard ) to the Secretary of State

Asunción , August 18, 1937—11 a.m.
[Received 1:40 p.m.]

25. Department’s 12, August 17, 6 p.m. Meeting not in a body, diplomats called at various times between 4:30 and 6 o’clock. Failing instructions I did not call. Minister for Foreign Affairs stated that the government is returning to the constitution of 1870 and that international obligations will be respected.

Howard