710.Consultation(2)/440a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Chile (Bowers)
126. From a telephone conversation which I had with Secretary Hull this morning, it appears that the Chilean delegate has not as yet indicated that the Government of Chile will support our projected convention and resolution covering the question of European possessions in the Western Hemisphere. It would seem to me probable, judging from my experience in Panama, that pressure is being brought upon the Government of Chile by the Argentine Government to refrain from any commitments at least for the time being. I think it would be most helpful if you would see the Foreign Minister at the earliest opportunity and stress the desirability in the interest of hemispheric unanimity and in view of the great importance of implementing existing inter-American agreements in the manner contemplated, for the Government of Chile, through its delegation in Habana, wholeheartedly to support these projects. Please telegraph me any information you may obtain as a result of your conversation.