811.34553B/10–444: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Portugal (Norweb)
2667. Reurtel 3068 of October 4. The written proposals which you have received from Salazar are in general quite unacceptable and we are surprised that Salazar would at this stage endeavor to force his negotiating position to such an extent. Time is too vital for us to even discuss the proposals made. Proposals are being presented to the President which if he approves will be immediately forwarded to you in the form of a note for delivery to the Portuguese Government. Pending the receipt of these further instructions we feel that you should suspend all discussions with Salazar or Sampayo involving the written proposals you have received. You may of course continue your discussions of Santa Maria, if you think that project can be treated separately with some chance of immediate success. Please inform General Chaney25 of these instructions in order that he may consider them in connection with his own discussions.
- Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney, member of American delegation for tripartite staff conversations held in Lisbon.↩