710 Consultation 3A/665: Telegram
The Ambassador in Uruguay (Dawson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:18 p.m.]
274. For Spaeth from Sanders. In view of fact that Ramírez’ letter of resignation shows that he was forced out of office by group [Page 11] which was opposed to his breaking relations and which may alienate Argentina from its recently adopted anti-Axis stand, Guani suggests that Committee approve recommendation similar to Resolution XXIII,37 reciting applicability of Resolution XXII and recommending procedure there envisaged.
He feels that such a resolution, making clear the implications in Ramírez’ letter:
- (a)
- Would help to elicit answers similar in effect to Under Secretary’s statement from countries which up to now have remained silent and would thus emphasize inter-American approach to Argentine situation in its new phase, and
- (b)
- Might offer convenient basis for Chile and Paraguay to adopt new position.
Guani is also concerned because present silence of Committee, after strong action in Bolivian case, is being construed as sign of weakness.
He recognizes above move would depend on authenticity of Ramírez’ letter. He has not yet discussed his views with other members. [Sanders.]
- Resolution XXIII dealt with the recognition of the government established in Bolivia on December 20, 1943; for text, see Second Annual Report, p. 92.↩