852.00/6137: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Bowers), Then in France, to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:55 a.m.]
321. The Valencia Government has instructed Governor of Asturias to facilitate evacuation of Americans. My despatch No. 1304, July 13th88 reports regarding refusal Governor of Asturias to authorize evacuation any foreigners without specific instructions from Valencia. I instructed Thurston to request Government to send instructions and am just informed instructions sent. Could go to Gijon now and get results in Asturian section. We have some belated arrivals in Santander wishing evacuation. See my despatch No. 1304, July 13th. Can go to Gijon any time but since Basques planning offensive on northern front, if we go to Santander arrangements should be made without delay.
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