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Memorandum of Conversation, by the Chief of the Aviation Division (Morgan)
Colonel Revoredo, Air Attaché of the Peruvian Embassy, called, at his request, to discuss the International Aviation Conference. The Ambassador had also made an appointment to call but was indisposed.
I explained to Colonel Revoredo the objects of the Conference, elaborating somewhat on the matters discussed in the invitation and went on to explain to him the difference of views which exist with respect to the power which might be granted to an international authority. He said, in his opinion, Peru would view this situation as [Page 543] we do and would not be in favor of granting authority in the economic field to an international body.
He asked particularly whether the problem of domestic operator and feeder lines would be taken up at the Conference. I told him I did not think so, as we feel domestic aviation is a matter for each nation to settle for itself but, of course, we are always ready to advise or assist in any way that we can.
He said that he was much interested in having the Peruvian Aviation authorities better informed on matters of air regulations, standards and so forth, and asked how he could proceed towards this objective. I suggested that he have a talk with Mr. Stanton of the Civil Aeronautics Administration and told him that the CAA are making information with regard to our own organization and American procedure available to the officials of a number of countries and I was sure they would be very glad to include Peru. Colonel Revoredo said he hoped his Government would ask for a mission of experts from the CAA to go to Peru and show them how to proceed along American lines. I offered to try to arrange an appointment with Mr. Stanton but Colonel Revoredo said that he was well acquainted and that he could handle this matter himself.