710 Conference W and PW/2–1345: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in El Salvador (Gade)
36. Reurtel no. 53, February 13, 11 p.m.79 Mexico has expressed willingness to recognize Aguirre régime and a circular telegram80 fixing a date for this action will reach you shortly. Guatemala was adamant in refusing to sit at Conference with delegates accredited by Aguirre régime, even though chosen by Castañeda Castro. In consequence Mexico, which is naturally primarily interested in the success of the Conference, has indicated that it will not invite Aguirre but [Page 40] will intimate to Castañeda Castro informally a willingness to accept his delegates as of March first if and when he takes office. Department feels Mexico will encounter some difficulty in failing to invite the recognized Government of one of the United Nations but considers this primarily a problem for Mexico, as host, to handle.
Repeated to Guatemala for information only.