852.00/2873: Telegram
The Consul at Bordeaux (Finley) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 29—9:50 a.m.]
During the past 5 days I have visited all land frontier posts between France and Spain where communication between the two countries is by road or railroad and with a few exceptions all where communication is practicable by mule trail.
The Spanish Government has charge of its posts from Hendaye east to and including the Collizarrieta, and from Luchon east to the Mediterranean; the Nationalist hold those Gillerdancharia to Gavarnie inclusive.
While I have my doubts [from?] first hand information about Hendaye, I have found no evidence elsewhere to indicate that either the French Government or French citizens are now sending supplies of any kind to the Spanish Government or the rebels. It is possible, [Page 517] however, that there may be a small seepage at some posts but if so, I am convinced that this is in spite of measures taken by the French to prevent it.
This, as well as an amplified report, is being sent our Embassies at Paris and Hendaye.