822.01/8–2847: Circular telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Diplomatic Representatives in the American Republics

confidential

For your confidential info Dept has suggested to USDel, Petropolis, policy respecting recognition or nonrecognition Mancheno regime Ecuador (1) should involve appropriate waiting period to make certain New Govt can maintain order, will comply its obligations, etc., and (2) Dept considers US should not take lead in proposing recognition, but if neighboring countries start move that direction we could fall in line.

Lovett