File No. 763.72112/2538

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Germany ( Gerard )

[Telegram]

3013. Your 3877. Attitude of German Government not clear because Department has no knowledge of contents of Spanish note to which German note to Spanish Ambassador of October 15 is in reply. Ascertain if possible whether German reply to British proposition was in fact communicated to British Government through Spanish diplomatic officers.

In view of British contention that nine months have elapsed without receiving reply to its proposed list, it is important for Department to know precise situation. Department merely transmitted to British Government a copy of German note to Spanish Ambassador.

Polk