811.91252/31: Telegram
The Third Secretary of Embassy in Spain (Wendelin) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 26—9 a.m.]
X–247. Department’s 174, October 24, 11 p.m.74 Press reports of reopening of the Embassy as a place of refuge absolutely incorrect. Notice will be sent to American nationals tomorrow cautioning them to remain indoors at night, again warning them of necessity of maintaining [Page 748] attitude of impartiality and non-interference in situation here, and advising them that consideration is being given to reopening Embassy as place of refuge. American nationals are urged to keep in touch with the Embassy and those who feel themselves in personal danger are advised to communicate with us immediately.
New York Times correspondent Carney was arrested 2 weeks ago but immediately released. His apartment was entered and searched yesterday morning but nothing taken. I have protested to Foreign Office in this regard.
Carney was told yesterday that he might come to Embassy at once if he felt in danger but he declined for the time being. His safety is matter of some concern because of his known prejudice against present regime and nature of articles sent out by him and published in American press.
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