Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The American Republics, Volume IX

740.0011 E W /1–3045: Telegram

The Ambassador in Peru (White) to the Secretary of State

[Extract]

Lima, January 30, 1945—11 a.m.
[Received 1:30 p.m.]

96. I yesterday handed Foreign Minister enclosure secret despatch 3840 January 26 for delivery addressee, apprised him of content, requesting information as to progress.

He said that for internal political reasons he was exploring possibility avoiding special session Congress, thus reversing his stand reported telegram 54, January 16, 1 p.m.¹¹

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White

11. Not printed; the Foreign Minister was reported as foreseeing no obstacles, “not excluding summoning of special session of Congress.” (740.0011 EW/1–1745)