352.1115/1918: Telegram
The Consul General at Lisbon (Buhrman) to the Secretary of State
Lisbon, October 17, 1936—1
p.m.
[Received October 17—11:15 a.m.]
[Received October 17—11:15 a.m.]
From Stewart, Vigo:
“15th. Department’s telegram 14th.65
Following American citizens held by authorities:
- (1)
- Manuel Santiso Trapote registered citizen arrested August 10th charged with participation political events. Have arranged to have him delivered to me as soon as arrangements for evacuation completed.
- (2)
- Francisco Lamas [Zarauza] evidence of citizenship not conclusive allegedly born at Boston July 18, 1914, arrested August 8th [Page 740] for participation workers against Nationalists. Local authorities state that proofs exist Lamas collected arms and ammunition for workers. My request copy of charges denied. Copy of sentence promised but not yet received.
- (3)
- Perfecto Mendes Celaya, passport number 2633 issued March 23, 1933, automobile confiscated August 7th reported my telegram of August 15th. Request for receipt for automobile denied and Celaya arrested September 6th charged with sabotage of automobile to prevent its use by military authorities. Celaya categorically denies charges. Repeated intervention local authorities requesting release ineffective. He has been examined by authorities but no sentence has been imposed. I have informed General, Eighth Division, Coruna of the weakness of the case as shown by evidence but have been unable to obtain release. Full report of the case now being prepared for mailing via Portugal. Report on Lamas case already forwarded.”
Buhrman
- Not printed.↩