740.0011 European War 1939/25814: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Hayes) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 18—12:54 p.m.]
1822. Today’s official bulletin publishes the following partial mobilization decree:
“The present situation of the world, as a consequence of the great extension of the war, which has, reached zones hitherto tranquil and nearer and nearer to Spain, its Colonies and the Protectorate, makes it advisable, in exercise of the most elementary foresight to strengthen those measures which, guaranteeing that we will not become involved in the struggle, are compatible with the defense of our [Page 309] integrity and sovereignty and assure the maintenance of peace in our territories.
Said precautionary measures must be placed in effect in such manner as not to disturb normal agricultural, industrial and economic activities of any kind or to disturb the ever increasing recovery of the country, but rather to facilitate it as much as possible. Therefore I decree:
- Article 1. The Ministers of the Army, Navy and Air are authorized to order the partial mobilization of the contingents which they deem necessary to complement and reinforce the units under their respective jurisdiction as well as to order into active service those chiefs, officers and provisional classes, complementary or retired, who are required by the exigencies of the service.
- Article 2. The credits required for this purpose shall be extraordinary credits.
Done November 16, 1942
Francisco Franco”