800.6363/1251: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Armour)
1169. Your 1688, July 27, 5 p.m. The Department feels that it is best to delay any decision on the petroleum question until after your [Page 401] arrival here and there has been a full opportunity to discuss the matter with you and obtain your personal advice on this and other problems. It is in complete sympathy with the suggestions made in your telegram.
The Petroleum Administration for War is making a survey at the Department’s request of the amount of petroleum equipment which might be made available to Argentina, bearing in mind the serious supply shortage of such equipment and steel in general. This should be completed by the time of your arrival.