832.61333/919: Telegram
The Chargé in Brazil (Simmons) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 20—7:20 p.m.]
234. With reference to paragraph 4 of the Department’s 157, January 15, 5 p.m., the Embassy conveyed to Souza Costa and Guedes the suggestions of the trade, but as stated in previous communications, Souza Costa and Guedes have always felt that the DNC should ship coffee to the United States when difficult situations arise. The Embassy has always opposed such action on the grounds that it would be undesirable and would encounter strong opposition among coffee importers.
Souza Costa agrees with the views expressed in paragraph 5 of the telegram under reference.
A UP84 despatch of January 13 with Washington date line and published extensively in Brazil referred to the possibility of rationing in the United States.
The meeting scheduled for January 18 has been postponed until January 21.
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