740.0011 European War 1939/3441: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Brazil (Caffery)
150. Your 240, June 1, 1 p.m. The President has exchanged several communications with Mussolini during the past few weeks. The last message sent by the President was on May 30. Mussolini’s reply was received this morning.
It states specifically that Italy has made her decision to enter the war and to carry out her engagements under the German alliance.
While this Government deeply appreciates the suggestion made by President Vargas, it would seem, for the reasons above mentioned, that it is now too late for any effective results to be obtained.
I am keeping the Brazilian Ambassador in Washington closely informed of all developments.