862.20210/2050: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:45 p.m.]
2286. Our 2271, November 14, 3 p.m. Minister of Interior informs me that Foreign Minister has apparently secured President’s approval for appointment of military tribunal under the President to investigate Axis activities in Argentina including evidence brought out in our memoranda. Ruiz Guiñazú told Culaciati that he felt such a move would make a good impression in United States.
Culaciati told Ruiz Guiñazú that he was against such a committee as this was a matter falling within the jurisdiction of his Ministry. He hopes to have suggestion quashed. He said move was undoubtedly aimed at Chamber Investigating Committee. Furthermore, he feared officers charged with such duties might be unfavorable to our cause.
I said it seemed to me this made it even more imperative that he should terminate investigation as soon as possible and publish findings even though they might not be in final and complete form, adding I thought it probable my Government would shortly have our memo published. I am to see him again tomorrow morning.
In the meantime report has come to me that Cabinet is this afternoon to discuss question of publication of information contained in our memo and findings resulting therefrom.