740.00111/1: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Venezuela (Gonzalez)
Washington, October 1, 1938—3
p.m.
56. Your No. 89, September 28, 1 p.m. Neutrals are at liberty under international law to restrict the entry of belligerent war vessels into their territorial waters. See for example Section 8 of the Neutrality Act of May 1, 1937.16
I would prefer not to comment at this time on the expediency or practicability of the specific measures referred to in your telegram, but should war break out I would be glad to cooperate with the Government of Venezuela by giving my advice, should it be requested, on any matters of this kind.
Hull
- 50 Stat. 121.↩