Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City. Telegram to Secretary of State, Washington.
Loading...
Date
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
Description
Talked with [Norman] Armour and [Joseph] McGurk on telephone; cable to which Armour referred not yet received; believes procedure U.S. following in directly approaching other American governments a threat to American unity; [Ezequiel] Padilla's approach to Argentine problem, as set forth in his memorandum, not contrary to U.S. policy; disregard of Padilla's initiative will alienate Mexico and other American republics; procedure U.S. contemplating will increase impression, already existing among Latin Americans, that U.S. aim is to punish Argentina rather than to return her under proper conditions, to continental unity; will appreciate telegram being brought to attention of Roosevelt.