811.34537/386b suppl.: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Cuba (Briggs)
Washington, May 9,
1942—6 p.m.
246. Department’s telegram no. 239, May 7, 9 p.m., and Briggs’ telephone message of May 9. The War Department has informed this Department that it is cabling General Ryan, Care of the Military Attaché, to the following effect:
- 1.
- His visit to Cuba should be continued on an exploratory basis only;
- 2.
- No discussions whatsoever regarding an agreement should be undertaken with Cuban officials;
- 3.
- Prior to any discussions about an agreement with the Cuban officials there should be an exact understanding between the War Department and this Department regarding the nature of the project.
Hull