Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The American Republics, Volume V

821.796 Avianca/76: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Colombia (Braden)

Washington, February 26, 1940—4 p.m.

38. Your 47⁵³ and 48.⁵⁴ The assurances conveyed to you by President Santos on the subject of Canal defense are highly gratifying to this Government and in our opinion represent the basis for a satisfactory solution of the aviation problem. War and Navy have likewise indicated their satisfaction.

Although I do not believe it would be necessary or desirable to seek a further interview with the President for the time being, I hope you will find a suitable opportunity to express to him our appreciation of his friendly and cooperative attitude and our gratification at the specific assurances which he has conveyed.

The Department likewise desires to commend you and your staff for your successful handling of these important and difficult negotiations.

Hull

53. Not printed.
54. February 22, 2 p.m., p. 732.