710.Consultation(2)/493: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 6:51 p.m.]
326. Minister for Foreign Affairs has expressed to me his deep satisfaction over the satisfactory conclusion of Habana conference, adding that he feels that its success was largely due to the United States’ efforts and particularly the personal contributions of the Secretary of State to whom he intimated he was planning to address a telegram of congratulations.
Dr. Cantilo explained that under the Argentine constitution it would be necessary to submit both the resolution and convention regarding European possessions to Congress for ratification by both bodies, but envisaged no difficulty. He added that when he appeared before the Chamber in the recent secret session (see Embassy’s telegram of July 25, 6 p.m. to the American delegation) that body had heartily approved the action the Government proposed to take at Habana and he felt sure [it?] would now be disposed of [to?] give complete accord to the agreements reached. As to the Senate, while there might be some opposition among the die-hards, he felt that this body also would undoubtedly give its approval.