724.34119/983: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Weddell)
77. For Braden. Inasmuch as the information regarding recognition given you over the telephone by Howard appears at variance with that contained in your 147, August 20, 8 p.m., you are requested to cable fully at once the situation as you understand it. If the note mentioned in the last paragraph of your 147, August 20, 8 p.m., has been received from the Paraguayan Minister please telegraph pertinent section.
[Page 738]This Government is willing to accord recognition simultaneously with the other mediatory countries. However, if those countries are not cooperating it is essential that the Department be kept fully and currently informed regarding their recognition moves.