740.0011 European War 1939/1191: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State
Buenos Aires, December
16, 1939—noon.
[Received 3 p.m.]
[Received 3 p.m.]
290. Department’s circular telegram December 15, 1 p.m. I conveyed this morning to the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contents of the Department’s telegram. He assured me it would have their immediate attention and promised to give me their answer within the shortest possible time.
Dr. Cantilo agreed that not only a declaration but a strong one should be made and also felt we should then be prepared to discuss what further action might be taken to enforce the terms of the declaration.
Armour