740.00111A.R.–N.C./67a
The Chief of the Division of the American Republics (Duggan) to the Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery)
My Dear Mr. Ambassador: After signing my letter of February 28, I had the opportunity of discussing the question of publicity regarding the recommendations of the Inter-American Neutrality Committee with Professor Fenwick. I found that while he believes that the recommendations of the Committee on technical matters of international law should be made public he is in full agreement with us that the recommendations regarding “political” matters, such as those arising under the Declaration of Panama, should be kept secret until the American republics have had a chance to consult among themselves and to determine upon a course of action.
Professor Fenwick plans to sail from New York on Friday March 8.
Sincerely yours,