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

816.01/2–945: Telegram

The Chargé in El Salvador (Gade) to the Secretary of State

San Salvador, February 9, 1945—10 a.m.
[Received 6:14 p.m.]

47. From Simmons.²⁰

1. Castañeda sent me last evening >a verbal message through his future son-in-law urging that we not extend recognition before March first and indicating his belief that he himself would not be permitted to assume office if we should do so.

2. Castañeda had already informed a member of my staff yesterday that he is making every effort, against considerable pressure, to keep Aguirre out of his future Cabinet.

3. The above are two additional indications of the serious and growing rift between the President and the President-elect. [Simmons.]

Gade

20. John F. Simmons, Appointed Ambassador, awaiting United States recognition of El Salvador.