740.00/1153: Telegram
The Chargé in Latvia (Packer) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 25—12:19 p.m.]
39. Legation’s 38, April 25, 4 p.m.40 Following is statement referred to.
“Deeply conscious of the ardent desire of their people for peace, the Latvian Government have constantly pursued a policy of good will and friendly intercourse with all nations and given their unreserved support to the principle of pacific international collaboration. They do not conceal their anxiety and apprehension as to the present state of international relations, and they consequently welcome every effort in the promotion of a better understanding between the peoples of the world.
With particular reference to the action of President Roosevelt in sending his message to the Chancellor of the Reich and to the head of the Italian Government, the Latvian Government hesitate to enter into an exchange of views with which they have not been associated from the outset, but they express their fervent hope that the results of the President’s move may prove beneficial to the whole community of nations.”
- Not printed.↩