611.3431/11–344
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Paraguay ( Beaulac )
Sir: With a view to proceeding toward the conclusion of a trade agreement with Paraguay, you are requested to consider the matter [Page 1464] of renewing discussions, which have been inactive for several months, with appropriate officers of the Paraguayan Government.
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The Embassy made special efforts on a number of occasions to obtain favorable action with respect to the general provisions, without success. The latest report from the Embassy on the subject, despatch no. 2133 of May 27, 1944 stated that the President and Foreign Minister had personally promised to arrange for favorable action on United States trade-agreement proposals as soon as the resignation of Dr. Espinosa became effective.
Unless you perceive serious objection, you are requested to renew trade-agreement conversations with appropriate Paraguayan officials and to endeavor to obtain agreement with respect to the general provisions and related notes on the bases outlined in the instructions mentioned above. Although these discussions may be undertaken in your discretion as to time and circumstances, the Department hopes that they may be begun soon and followed persistently until agreement is reached. You are requested to keep the Department currently informed regarding developments relating to your discussions of the general provisions.
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Very truly yours,