810.34 Leasing/124
The Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 31.]
Sir: Referring to recent reports concerning the possible lease of six United States destroyers to Brazil, I have the honor to report that the Minister for Foreign Affairs showed me yesterday a telegram from Dr. Rodriguez Alvarez, Brazilian representative on the Chaco Commission, which set out that the recent declaration issued jointly by the United States and Brazilian Governments had had an excellent effect at Buenos Aires. Dr. Rodriguez Alvarez added, however, that in his opinion further publicity in this matter should be avoided at this juncture. Dr. Pimentel Brandão remarked to me that the Brazilian Government concurred in that opinion.
Respectfully yours,