852.00/2681: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Bowers), Then in France, to the Secretary of State
[Received August 19—9:19 a.m.]
70. At meeting called by Argentine Ambassador to consider mediation, the subject not mentioned because of general objections. Some talk about trying to arrange exchange of prisoners but nothing done. Did not attend. San Sebastián bombarded from air yesterday and many civilians including children and old men killed. In accordance with warning given, to my personal knowledge reprisals will be taken on certain number of political prisoners. Among prisoners there is Count Romanones. San Sebastián apparently not demoralized by raid.