710.J/4–1148: Telegram
The Ambassador in Colombia (Beaulac) to the Acting Secretary of State
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222. Daily Summary No. 10. Second meeting heads delegation held Sunday afternoon in house and under acting chairmanship Chief Honduran Delegation unanimously agree sign and publish following declaration:
“The delegates to the Ninth International Conference of American States affirm the democratic solidarity of peoples American continent and common historic purpose to contribute in peace to progress and welfare of humanity cannot be at mercy of any transitory emergency occurring in any of their countries and declare their absolute determination to continue important work with which their governments have charged them until they have fully completed the task of the Assembly for which they convened at Bogotá.”
Notwithstanding initial preoccupation few delegates regarding problem physical security unanimous sentiment favored continued conference in Bogotá unless situation so worsens as to make it physically impossible.
President and other officials have given assurances all measures will be taken to give necessary protection and other facilities for continuance of conference.
Two US planes arrived from Panama and evacuated personnel several delegations to Panama including following US personnel. [Here follows list of names.]
In view increasing control situation by government, unanimous sentiment favors continuation conference in Bogotá.