Office of the Historian

740.22112A/7–645: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Ecuador (Scotten)

Washington, July 27, 1945—6 p.m.

463. Reurtel 551, July 19. Dept concerned over possibility properties may be returned former Axis owners. Dept commends discussion with Laso. Please watch situation carefully and report any new developments. Despatch 326884 not yet reed. Dept contemplated sending hard core criteria in airgram mentioned Dept’s 367, June 15.84 Transmittal criteria Record of Action July 16, made airgram unnecessary. Dept will soon review Proclaimed List for Ecuador and select proposed hard core which will be submitted for your comments.

Reurtel 515, July 6.84 Report any representations by Ecuadoran Govt for deletion Ecuadoran citizens.

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