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

740.00111A.R.–N.C./80

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

No. 2790

Rio de Janeiro, March 28, 1940.
[Received April 4.]

Sir: Referring to previous reports on the Inter-American Neutrality Committee, I have the honor to report that the Committee resumed its sessions on Monday, last.⁵² Dr. Fenwick informs me that the subject now under discussion is the status of German merchant vessels now in American ports:⁵³ in his opinion those vessels should be given a choice of leaving port or being interned. However, no unanimity of opinion has yet developed on this matter within the Committee.

Respectfully yours,

Jefferson Caffery

52. March 25.
53. See pp. 408 ff.