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The Ambassador in Spain (Bowers), Then in France, to the Secretary of State

113. At meeting Diplomatic Corps Friday evening unanimously decided to ignore suggestion concerning Madrid. British, French, Argentine and other nationals with Embassies open there with Chargé [Page 723] d’ Affaires took position suggestion could not apply to them. Am still convinced it was aimed at Italy, Germany and Portugal, who have closed Embassies in Madrid and moved to Alicante.

Bowers