Messersmith, G.S., Buenos Aires. Despatch No. 2119 to Secretary of State [George C. Marshall], Washington.
Date
1947-03-31
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Enclosed with No. 1865. Reports conversation with Foreign Minister [Juan Atilia] Bramuglia on Mar. 19; Bramuglia, with [Miguel] Miranda, President of Central Bank, outstanding member of Argentine Cabinet; of humble origin, he became a lawyer, was known to have been reasonable and constructive element in Argentine labor movement; no doubt as to his being pro-democratic, pro-U.S., and pro-United Nations; not a Chief of Mission of any country in Buenos Aires who does not have high respect for him both as man and Foreign Minister; Bramuglia just returned from Uruguay where he had gone for inauguration of President [Tomas] Berreta; in discussion with other Foreign Ministers present for inauguration he had found considerable concern that plans for Rio meeting and defense pact had not gone forward; he voiced concern over state of world affairs; he saw world divided into two camps - Oriental, led by Soviet Russia, and Occidental or democratic, led by U.S. and said there was no question about which camp Argentina would be in as Argentina was eager to recognize U.S. as leader and collaborate fully with other American republics; he recounted what Argentina had done to comply with her commitments under inter-American agreements; he recognized there was the matter of enemy aliens still at large, but stated his government was making every effort to round them up and deport them; he was puzzled by continued references in American press to Argentina's lack of good faith; he emphasized present situation increasing difficulties of Argentine Government; as Embassy has reported there is no doubt about good faith of Argentine Government in meeting its commitments; within few weeks, believes Argentine Government will inform U.S. that it considers it has fulfilled its obligations; at that time will recommend U.S. recognize statement as signifying full compliance and open way for normalizing relations and making plans for Rio meeting.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.