740.00111A.R.–N.C./17: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State
Rio de
Janeiro, January 27, 1940—10
a.m.
[Received 10:35 a.m.]
[Received 10:35 a.m.]
42. For the Under Secretary from Fenwick. Neutrality Committee seeking to maintain its permanent character in spite of temporary absence of two members, myself and Aguilar of Costa Rica. Hence brief recess after February 3. Subcommittees will continue work until answer comes on the question of jurisdiction when full Committee expected to meet. No necessity of making provisional appointment at present. Will report on arrival February 11. [Fenwick.]
Caffery