852.00/2205: Telegram
The Consul at Bilbao (Chapman) to the Secretary of State
Bilbao, July 23, 1936—10
a.m.
[Received July 23—9:10 a.m.]
[Received July 23—9:10 a.m.]
Bilbao virtually in state siege, food shortage very likely to bring about looting since authorities are not in a position to prevent it. American citizens having no assurance protection, request that war vessel take women and children as soon as possible.
Chapman