File No. 124.55/11
The Chargé in the Netherlands (Langhorne) to the Secretary of State
[Received 8 p.m.]
792. Department’s 444, March 20, 6 p.m. Spanish Minister informs me that he has heard from German Legation that Belgian-Dutch frontier has been opened to-day, but it is not yet determined when Spanish courier service will be resumed. Legation unable to send sealed letters in open mail to Whitlock, or to telegraph to him in cipher, and no assurance that unsealed letters or telegrams en clair reach him. Spanish Minister here is able to telegraph en clair to Spanish Minister, Brussels and will accept messages for Whitlock. Only means however of forwarding to Brussels communications which are not open to Spanish representatives or German authorities is through use of Spanish pouch.
My 760, March 10 stated Whitlock not displaying flag. No mention made of lack of funds.