Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1944, The American Republics, Volume VII

814.01/11–744: Telegram

The Ambassador in Guatemala (Long) to the Secretary of State

Guatemala, November 7, 1944—8 p.m.
[Received 10:42 p.m.]

772. This afternoon at 5 o’clock I presented my note to Foreign Minister in recognition of the present government.

The Mexican Ambassador⁴⁴ was the first to extend recognition having made arrangements last night for the presentation of his note at 8 o’clock this morning, a ceremony which was accompanied by brass band and a review of the Escuela Politécnioa cadets; several other Chiefs of Mission presented notes during the day with the remainder except Peru but including Great Britain, Chile, Brazil and Colombia—delivering their notes at 5 o’clock.

After the usual exchange of pleasantries I alluded to the Peruvian affair⁴⁵ emphasizing that the allusion was quite apart from the subject of recognition or asylum and that we are concerned only with the possible violation of extra-territoriality. The Foreign Minister assured me that the Diplomatic Corps had heard only one side of the story and that he would opportunely inform me fully in the matter.

Long

44. Romeo Ortega.
45. Reference is to the disappearance of José Linares, late Chief of Investigations in Guatemala, from the Peruvian legation in Guatemala City.