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

611.2531/256: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Chile (Frost)

Washington, February 14, 1938—6 p.m.

17. Your despatch No. 844 of January 26.²⁸ Inasmuch as Garcia has taken the initiative in trade agreement discussions, you may, if you have not already done so, discuss with the appropriate Chilean officials the basis for negotiations as set forth in the Department’s instruction No. 296 of January 5 and telegram No. 12 of January 29, 1 p.m.

Please keep Department currently informed.

Hull

28. Not printed.