835.00/12–445: Telegram
The Chargé in Argentina (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 5—7:01 p.m.]
3033. Department doubtless realizes that with elections due on February 24 earliest possible publication of material extracted from German archives regarding Argentine Government is imperative. It would be grossly partial to the pro-Axis forces in this country to conceal from Argentine public matters of vital importance to latter in choosing new government. Any publication after January 1 is certain to be pounced on by Perón clique as clumsy effort to influence election and consequently as further alleged intervention in Argentine internal affairs. Recognizing that strong arguments exist for publication all material in a single paper, Dept. might nevertheless wish to publish material piecemeal. Dept. will appreciate need of establishing conviction that documents are authentic.