862.20210/2084: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:43 p.m.]
2455. Embassy’s telegram No. 2414, November 30, 9 [7] p.m.93 The press announces that the police have terminated their investigations and that accusations of espionage and violation of article 219 of the penal code against eight persons have been made in the court of Federal Judge Jantus. This article provides a penalty of from 1 to 6 years imprisonment for engaging activities which may tend to alter the friendly relations existing between the Argentine Government and any foreign power. The press mentions that such accusations resulted from the three memoranda submitted by our Government and states that since yesterday afternoon Judge Jantus has been conducting cross examinations of the individuals accused.
It is believed that no official announcement will be made before the Minister of the Interior returns from his vacation on December 8.
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