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

810.20 Defense/5–2340: Telegram

The Chargé in Colombia (Keith) to the Secretary of State

Bogotá, May 23, 1940—9 p.m.
[Received May 24—12:53 a.m.]

120. Department’s telegram No. 84, May 23, noon.⁷⁹ I have just returned from interview with Foreign Minister⁸⁰ at his home. He personally fully approves rapid carrying out of proposed plan but cannot give me official answer until after seeing President⁸¹ tomorrow morning.

Keith

79. See footnote 29, p. 16.
80. Luis López de Mesa.
81. Eduardo Santos.