824.00/9–1449: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Argentina

confidential

584. At face value Perón statement Sept 2 (urtel 759 Sept 2) indicates Arg policy nonintervention present Bol rebellion has been same as US. In your next talk Perón emphasize this similarity and state US pleased note our nations apparently equally determined follow hands-off policy re internal affairs other countries.

For urinfo only

Conclusions reached urtel 759 indicating little basis prove Arg complicity Bol revolt confirmed by Depts info other nations surrounding Bol. Situation characterized by many charges and no substantial confirmation. Nevertheless Dept concerned certain statements Perón Sept 2 to you such as “might be forced take measures” if alleged bad [Page 538] faith and activities surrounding countries continues grow and “revolt Chile easily purchasable five million pesos but Arg not interested”. US policy is keep Arg reminded US vitally concerned nonintervention OAR and constantly vigilant to determine whether intervention occurs. Same time US does not wish point finger Arg or any other Amer rep long as substantial evidence intervention lacking. Therefore in further discussions Arg officials exercise care not arouse in Arg Govt belief US accepting or basing its expressions of concern on anti-Arg rumors. Goes without saying US would regard utmost gravity intervention anywhere in hemisphere.

Acheson