835.00/10–545: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:05 p.m.]
2438. Police began moving into Buenos Aires University buildings this morning 6 a.m. and by 7:30 were in full possession. Between 1,500 and 2,000 students arrested including some 130 girls. Action accomplished without incidents although street riot last night between opposing student groups resulted in one death and in dispersing another demonstrating group police caused several injuries. Santa Fe and Cordoba Universities have adopted resolutions similar to that Buenos Aires (Emtel 2430, Octdber 4, 8 p.m.36) and it is expected remaining universities will do likewise. No reports yet received but presumably police either have occupied or will soon occupy all remaining universities of country. Reportedly 15 persons injured in connection with occupation La Plata University yesterday.
- Not printed; these resolutions were reafirmations of university autonomy (835.00/10–445).↩