Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City. To Eric Allen Johnston, Spokane, Washington.
Date
1945-03-22
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Sorry Johnston had to leave Mexico City before meeting was over, but glad he is happy with results of Conference; certainly it was most significant of all inter-American Conferences; time and circumstances were right; every one of the American republics came to meeting with pre-occupations as to internal problems and world picture; Latin friends are primarily producers of raw materials and importers of manufactured goods and are apprehensive about Russia's controlled economy and England's increasingly controlled economy; concerning political attitudes of Russia and England they are equally in doubt, they knew U.S. was attached to principle of free enterprise and access to markets; all animated by desire to find broad solutions of a constructive character; Conference was carefully prepared for and leadership of Ezequiel Padilla was significant; U.S. delegation an excellent one; appreciates Johnston's kind remarks; it is always pleasant to hear one is doing a good job; will probably be going home soon and will look forward to seeing Johnston.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.