Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City. To Cordell Hull, Washington.
Date
1944-08-14
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Had conversation recently with [Ezequiel] Padilla; he said he had spoken with Hull while in Washington about desirability of holding another meeting of Foreign Ministers of American states and of the need for an Inter-American Tribunal of Justice as part of post war set up; has not given enough thought to Inter-American Tribunal to pass judgment; thinks there might be some conflict with World Court at the Hague, but probably none which cannot be resolved; is afraid if U.S. opposes idea Latins will set up a Latin-American Tribunal; World Court a vital necessity, but needs revamping and force provided to carry through its decisions; other American countries except Argentina with U.S. now, but only because they fear for their political and economic security; they feel greater affinity with Argentine people than with Americans; U.S. must lead, but should try not to do so obviously.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.