852.00/3036: Telegram
The Consul at Seville (Bay) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8:50 p.m.]
Department’s September 3, 7 p.m. I pointed out to General Queipo de Llano yesterday the considerations contained in the Department’s telegram, stressing the desirability of determining, if at all possible, the identity of the attacking plane.
The General realized the importance of removing any doubt on that point and added that in the event his investigation reveals that his forces are responsible in this matter he will readily express his profound regret. He went on to say that the forces based on Seville are certainly free from being involved but that he awaits information in this respect from the forces based on Tetuan and those directed by General Franco.