834.6363/10–1444
The Ambassador in Paraguay ( Beaulac ) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 25.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to this Embassy’s confidential despatch No. 103 dated October 7, 1944,48 transmitting official copies of documents covering the concession granted by the Paraguayan Government to Union Oil Company of California for transmittal to Mr. Don Cameron, Union Oil Company of California, 1111 Municipal Building, Washington, D. C.
Enclosed is attached an official copy of the convention49 which establishes the basis of the future contract to be signed between the company and the Paraguayan Government.…
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It was the understanding of the Embassy in its discussions with Mr. Rubel that only the decree would be published. It is possible that the Embassy misunderstood this particular point, but it also may be that the government has decided to publish the convention in order to eliminate the possibility of any local criticism.
As far as can be ascertained the reaction to the granting of this concession has been universally good, although there is always the possibility that the opposition will, as a matter of course, criticise this action of the present government.
Respectfully yours,