835.01/384: Telegram
The Ambassador in Argentina (Armour) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:18 p.m.]
1247. For Duggan.8 While I realize Department is giving its best attention to situation here, I wish to stress importance of early reply to our 1220, May 12, 6 p.m. and 1236, May 15, 6 p.m.9 I believe it may be very useful for me to talk with Peluffo10 on man-to-man basis before intransigents in Government possibly are able to lead Government to make an issue of diplomatic attendance at 25th of May celebrations other than Te Deum. He seems more disposed than otherwise to seek solution to present situation and I think if we approach him reasonably although, of course, firmly, we may find him cooperative. At least we will avoid criticism that we are uncooperative. Even my American colleagues are becoming increasingly restless and I am repeatedly being asked whether any attempt is being made to establish some informal contact with view to trying to reach a solution. If the conversation goes well, we may strengthen hand of opponents of Nationalists. If Department authorizes me, I shall try to see Peluffo alone possibly reserving Perón for later talk depending on how things go.