834.01/42: Telegram
The Minister in Paraguay ( Howard ) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 20—9:45 a.m.]
28. Because the presence here for the Eucharistic Congress of the Papal Legate Cardinal Copello an invitation from the provisional President of the Republic and wife directed to the American Minister to attend a banquet in honor of the Legate, has been received by this Legation. If recognition of the new government is to be accorded [Page 733] by Saturday when the banquet is to be held it would be highly convenient if I could reply to the invitation even some time tomorrow. The Brazilian Minister today extended recognition of his Government to the new regime and I am informed that at least one other colleague will follow suit tomorrow.