Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The American Republics, Volume V

740.0011 European War 1939/31479: Telegram

The Chargé in Argentina (Reed) to the Secretary of State

Buenos Aires, October 9, 1943—noon.
[Received 1:05 p.m.]

2389. Caffery’s 4775, October 8, 7 p.m.⁵² Alves certainly seemed very hopeful at 8 o’clock last night when he told me of Ríos’ conversation with Gilbert, reported in my 2388, October 9, 10 a.m.

However, I have just been approached most reluctantly by an Argentine friend who said he was speaking indirectly for President Ramírez and had been asked to inquire of me what United States reaction would be if Argentine Government were to break with Japan only. I declined to express any opinion whatsoever.

Repeated to Rio.

Reed

52. Not printed.