852.00/3906: Telegram
The Consul at Seville (Bay) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 10:15 p.m.]
14. Referring to my telegram of November 18, 2 p.m., it is estimated that 7,000 men arrived in Cadiz in two ships including contingents of artillery, aviation, transport and infantry completely motorized and equipped. Twenty 5-inch guns apparently for long range and battery [Page 576] of anti-tank guns seen in Seville. Aviation section is constructing air fortifications around city.
Traffic in port has been at the maximum for the month past owing to visits of numerous German vessels. War material is unloaded in a remote and enclosed section of the port. Exportations at unprecedented levels. There is a shortage of silver coin and the requirements to have all peseta bills stamped is causing general apprehension.