835.00/2–1646: Telegram
The Chargé in the Dominican Republic (Scherer) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7 p.m.]
61. In informal conversation last night Foreign Minister Peña Batlle stated that he had approached Dept’s so-called Blue Book on Argentina with skepticism, but overwhelming data convinced him of “treachery” of Argentine Govt. If Perón is unsuccessful in Feb 24 elections, there will be no problem, but a victory would bring serious difficulties for hemisphere, according to Foreign Minister.
I stressed that document was transmitted by US Govt to other govts for purposes of [consultation?] and that we are interested in receiving their views (Depcirtel Feb 14, 8 a.m.70)
Newspaper La Opinion 15th quoted editorial from Washington Post and La Nacion 16th carried news service stories from various countries regarding Blue Book.