352.1153 St 2/–: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Hammond) to the Secretary of State
Madrid, December 1, 1927—2
p.m.
[Received December 1—12:32 p.m.]
[Received December 1—12:32 p.m.]
132. Department’s telegram 94, November 22, 6 p.m. The Spanish Government, acting for oil monopoly, has seized without compensation Alicante installations of Standard Oil subsidiary by order effective today. I have informed Spanish Government that I am aware of seizure and that I am reserving all rights in the premises.
Hammond