710 Consultation 4/11–2944: Telegram
The Ambassador in Venezuela (Corrigan) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 30—2:15 a.m.]
1127. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has now sent me a written reply in a memorandum of today’s date confirming the information furnished in my Number 1122, November 28, 6 p.m.59 to the effect that (1) Venezuela will attend a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the American Republics cooperating in continental defense to consider war and post war problems and (2) that Venezuela has reached the conclusion that in view of the divergencies existing between the American Chancelleries it would be preferable that the Pan American Union not decide definitely about the Argentine request at its next session and that the private consultations between the Governments concerning “the question of relations with Argentina” continue as previously suggested.
[Page 67]The memorandum added that this opinion will be stated in the reply of the Venezuelan Government to the Governing Board of the Pan American Union and added that it is to be feared that an immediate deliberation of the Board on Argentina’s request could but result negatively with consequent danger as the consultative procedure or the holding of a conference in an unfavorable atmosphere both of which situations should be avoided. The memorandum adds that accordingly point numbered 2 need not be considered and that furthermore the Minister doubts Argentina’s acceptance of such procedure and whether other American Governments would support it.
The Minister requests me to transmit to the Department the sentiments of frank cooperation which animate the Government of Venezuela and its desire to help by all means in its power to clarify the situation and to serve the cause of solidarity and common interests of the American countries.
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