852.00/3796: Telegram
The Consul at Seville (Bay) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 3 p.m.]
13. About 1200 Germans, some in khaki and boots, arrived Seville night before last. It is rumored these are part of 5000 Germans who arrived at Cadiz November 16th though rumor has not been confirmed. About half of those arriving Seville left last night northward by motor truck and in small touring cars of foreign design. This contingent appears to be officered and equipped with motor transportation and field kitchens but no army officers have been seen. Those remaining in mufti are billeted in large hotel and now sight-seeing.
Leakage of military information has increased police vigilance and mere curiosity often leads to arrest.