701.1035/6–2944: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to the Diplomatic Representatives in the American Republics Except Argentina and Bolivia
Department’s circular telegram of June 22, 11 p.m. The situation to date on our presentation of views on Argentine problem and proposed recall of Chiefs of Mission at Buenos Aires for consultation is as follows:
The following countries have indicated approval: Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Cuba Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. It is expected that Venezuela, El Salvador and Guatemala will do likewise. Uruguay and Paraguay appear disposed to follow suit but are concerned over possible Argentine military, political and economic reprisals. Bolivia has not yet been approached.
[Page 332]The Chilean Foreign Minister has stated that he would recommend to President Ríos the recall of Chilean Ambassador in Buenos Aires and instructions to him to inform the Argentine Government before leaving that he was being recalled because that Government had not lived up to promises made to Chile at time of recognition that Axis break would be implemented. Ambassador Armour reports that his Chilean colleague has been ordered home for consultation and is leaving today.
The following action has been taken to date: Mr. Armour is leaving Buenos Aires today; Mexican Ambassador is being instructed to depart before July 1; Peruvian Ambassador left June 25; Cuban Minister has left Buenos Aires for Habana; Nicaraguan Minister is leaving today; Dominican Minister is instructed to proceed within two weeks to La Paz to present letters of credence and then take up residence in Montevideo where he is also accredited; new Ambassador will not be appointed by Ecuador; Panamanian Minister-designate to Argentina and Uruguay will proceed directly to Montevideo and will not go to Buenos Aires; Honduran Chargé d’Affaires will probably be recalled. Of remaining four countries which have expressed agreement, Brazil has no Ambassador in Buenos Aires and Counselor in charge of Embassy has had no official relations with Farrell regime; Colombian Embassy is in charge of junior secretary; and Haiti and Costa Rica have no diplomatic representation in Argentina.
Foregoing is for your information and use in conversations with Foreign Office, except that no mention should be made of reference to Uruguayan and Paraguayan concern over possible Argentine reprisals.