810.79611 Pan American Airways, Inc./749
The Chargé in Guatemala (Hawks) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 11.]
Sir: Referring to previous correspondence, I have the honor to report that, during the past ten days, I have had several conversations with the Minister of Fomento and with President Lázaro Chacón concerning the desire of the Pan American Airways, Incorporated to conclude with the Government of Guatemala an operating contract for air transport in Guatemala. Both of these officials continue to inform me that, providing the terms are favorable, they will be pleased to conclude the contract.
On the afternoon of December 3, Mr. Morrison told me that he had finally reached an agreement with the Minister of Fomento, who had said that he would sign the contract at ten o’clock on the morning of December 4. Mr. Morrison added that, while he did not wish to be too optimistic until the contract was actually signed, nevertheless he was extremely pleased over the result of the negotiations and was practically sure that now there would be no delay in definitely signing the contract, which in his opinion was extremely satisfactory to the Company.
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