852.00/5337: Telegram
The Consul General at Barcelona (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5:10 p.m.]
My May 5, noon.77 Local government authorities appear to be in control of most of the city but it is reported Central Government at Valencia is assuming charge public order in Cataluna. As yet no estimate of total casualties but probably about 200 killed and many more wounded to date.
New government under President Companys formed yesterday consisting of four members representing Anarchists, Socialists, peasants and Left Republicans. New Socialist member killed shortly after appointment and replaced. Appeals through radio and press call all workers to withdraw from barricades and return immediately to their duties.
Embassy at Valencia contacted us this morning through courtesy French officials and Consulate General at Barcelona. Repeated to Ambassador Bowers, Embassies Valencia and Paris, and Admiral Fairfield.
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