810.74/333: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina ( Armour ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:05 p.m.]
858. Department’s telegram 616, May 2. Matter in general has been discussed repeatedly with Foreign Office and although there is certain compliance with sections 2 and 3 of Resolution XV [XL?] there is no evidence of intention to cooperate with respect to section 1. Possibly Argentina can eventually be persuaded to comply if it can be shown that all other American Republics have definitely done so.
Local American companies are of opinion that severing Axis communications is very difficult, since messages would be relayed through [Page 119] Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Portugal or other so-called neutrals. This excuse probably would be offered by Argentine authorities for not taking such action. Embassy would appreciate any information which would help combat this argument.
Regarding trans-radio consortium, it claims to be under American and British control. It is believed that some progress toward Argentine compliance could be achieved by convincing American affiliates of all three companies mentioned in Department’s telegram as to necessity for such action.