713.1311/287: Telegram
The Chargé in El Salvador (McCafferty) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:40 p.m.]
15. My telegram No. 12, March 6, 3 p.m. The Salvadoran delegation to the Central American Conference left today by train for Guatemala.
Thus far nothing official has been published to indicate the nature of the proposals which Salvador will present at the Conference.
In view of Department’s attitude as described in its circular telegram of January 31, 7 p.m., I have made no endeavor to ascertain the Salvadoran Government’s plans.
The appointment of Doctor Molina as chief of the delegation would indicate that this Government is most interested in the economic questions which may be brought up. It is believed that Salvador will support proposals for the outlawing of war and promotion of peace and harmony among the Central American states but will oppose strongly any proposition providing for the withholding of recognition from governments coming into power through revolution.
There has been a lack of enthusiasm here in favor of the Conference but most men prominent in public life feel that new modified treaties should be signed.
Repeated to Central American missions.