835.01/218: Telegram
The Ambassador in Paraguay (Frost) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:51 p.m.]
146. Argaña summoned me to say that Pecci did not make statements placed in his mouth by the Argentine Government. Pecci was [Page 298] authorized to continue treating certain necessary negotiations previously initiated regarding surveillance of Paraguayans living in Argentina, export from Argentina of potatoes and vital supplies et cetera. Argaña considers that by limiting Pecci to subjects already under discussion he did better than British Foreign Minister who limited British Ambassador to “ordinary subjects”.
Argaña declares that formula telegraphed in my 143, March 8, noon, will be issued by Paraguay tomorrow, March 10. This delay is due to efforts of Brazilian Ambassador who has worked with much intelligence and tact.
Repeated to Montevideo and Buenos Aires.