740.00111A.R.–N.C./10: Telegram

The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State

36. For Under Secretary from Fenwick. Opposition of certain members to assuming jurisdiction over question security zone has resulted in decision to make formal inquiry through Pan American Union whether governments desire Committee to assume jurisdiction. Meantime question on submarines submitted by the Government of Uruguay decided in favor of general rule excluding them. Question of auxiliary transports now being considered. [Fenwick.]

Caffery