710.H Continental Solidarity/80: Telegram
The Chairman of the American Delegation (Hull) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 7:44 p.m.]
44. Discussion of the proposed declaration of continental solidarity is still proceeding. The situation is much like that at Buenos Aires. Some 17 countries have indicated that they are substantially in accord with the position of the United States. Concha and Mello Franco,25 the latter acting as chairman of the First Committee, are endeavoring to harmonize the various views. It is probable that these discussions will continue for another 2 or 3 days before reaching a conclusion. Note has been taken of the wording suggested by the President which has been discussed but naturally the ultimate form of words cannot now be predicted.
Both Cuban and the Argentine proposals to deal with the Spanish situation26 have been discussed in the Committee on Initiatives. The consensus of the committee was that nothing could be done as matters [Page 83] now stood though the matter was held open pending possible developments during the week. It was definitely determined not to open the matter for debate at least for the time being. Since such debate would probably emphasize the differences this seems wholly desirable.
Venezuela has reminded us of our promise to support Caracas as the seat of the next conference. The division between Caracas and Bogotá appears to be almost exactly equal, Haiti and Santo Domingo [Dominican Republic] having the two deciding votes. For the time being they are supporting Trujillo City.
- Afranio de Mello Franco, Chairman of the Brazilian delegation.↩
- For documents on the Spanish Civil War, see vol. i, pp. 149 ff.↩