Office of the Historian

352.1121 Fernandez, Antonio/47: Telegram

The Consul at Gibraltar (Williams) to the Secretary of State

Gibraltar, June 19, 1937—11 a.m.
[Received June 19—9:10 a.m.]

Abstract of long telegram from Fisher regarding Fernandez follows:

Highest military authorities state that Fernandez has not previously claimed American citizenship and admits voting February 1936 elections when Spanish citizens only might vote; cannot permit Fernandez leave the country; must await trial; situation lamentable but he alone is to blame; Fernandez may have medical attendance available upon request.

Fisher says that if he remains in Palma de Mallorca to protect Fernandez may take 2 or 3 months.

I am informed by British Admiralty there will not be radio communication between Gibraltar and Palma de Mallorca after tomorrow until the 25th.

Williams