Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The American Republics, Volume V

724.34119/1348: Telegram

The Ambassador in Argentina (Weddell) to the Secretary of State

Buenos Aires, May 16, 1938—7 p.m.
[Received 8:49 p.m.]

111. From Braden. My 110, May 13, 5 p.m.³⁵ Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs in his capacity as Conference Chairman³⁶ today addressed telegram to ex-belligerent Foreign Ministers stating that the negotiations have reached a point where the Conference considers essential one more effort for peace and therefore requests their presence here; that the Conference is confident this personal contact will accomplish the final peace treaty as 3 years ago when the cessation of hostilities was brought about. Text by air mail tomorrow. Argentine Government invitation to attend May 25 festivities transmitted through Argentine Ministers at La Paz and Asunción.

Bolivian delegate stated he was sure Bolivian Minister for Foreign Affairs would attend and would so recommend.

Delegate said he favored Paraguayan Minister for Foreign Affairs coming. [Braden.]

Weddell

35. Not printed.
36. José María Cantilo.