852.00/8027: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Spain (Bowers), Then in France
Washington, September 8,
1936—noon.
B–19. Your 96, September 7, 4 p.m. We do not desire you to associate yourself with any joint representations or joint appeal on this subject.
For your strictly confidential information, we are assembling the facts with the view if deemed justifiable of giving consideration to an independent appeal to both factions against the use of gas against towns and cities, or alternatively to a statement to the press expressing our views on this subject. We will keep you informed.
Hull