Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The American Republics, Volume V

740.00111A.R.–N.C./63a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Haiti (Mayer)

Washington, February 29, 1940—9 p.m.

30. The Inter-American Neutrality Committee some weeks ago addressed an inquiry through the Pan American Union to the governments of the American republics regarding the competence of the Committee to deal with matters arising under the Declaration of Panama. The Department understands that 20 of the American republics have replied affirmatively to this inquiry and that only Haiti remains to be heard from. In view of the fact that a committee of the Governing Board of the Pan American Union will meet on Saturday⁴⁶ to consider the preparation of a collective reply to the Inter-American Neutrality Committee in Rio, it would be highly desirable that the Haitian reply be in the hands of the Pan American Union by that time. Please discuss this informally with the Foreign Minister.

Hull

46. March 2.