File No. 312.11/324.

The Acting Secretary of State to the American Ambassador.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Your April 30, 10 p.m. Since the Buford sailed the British Embassy here has requested that British subjects be assisted when possible. [Page 807] Department replied that if there is room after Americans have been cared for Buford will be glad to extend assistance to British subjects, and has so instructed the Buford. You may inform the Americans who approached you and the consulates on the west coast that Department will endeavor to have Buford similarly instructed regarding Spaniards and refugees of other nationalities.

Huntington Wilson.