835.00/2388: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Argentina (Armour)
345. In view of the information conveyed in your 533 of February 25 the Department is in agreement with the position outlined by you in that message, namely, that prior to entering into relations with the new Argentine regime established as a result of the events of the early morning of February 25, the other American republics should be consulted concerning the desirability of mutual consultation and exchange of views and information in accordance with the procedure set forth [Page 255] in the pertinent resolution of the Montevideo Committee. A copy of the telegram which we are sending to our missions in the other American republics is being sent to you for your information.70
Pending the outcome of the decision on consultation and exchange of views you should exercise every caution to avoid action which might in any way imply recognition of the existing Argentine regime. Such contacts as may be necessary or desirable between your Embassy and officials of that regime should be conducted in an informal manner. Great care should be exercised to make sure that such contact is limited to a minimum and is not subject to misinterpretation. The Embassy should perform no services in relation to documents such as passports issued since February 25.