352.1121 Fernandez, Antonio/186: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Bowers), Then in France, to the Secretary of State
[Received September 5—9:10 a.m.]
521. My telegram Number 509, August 6, 1 p.m.96 Courier just brought reply from Sub-Minister of State, Burgos, a trained man, reiterating that report is asked from Ministry of Justice and also from juridicial body general headquarters, and will act when received.
Since first appeal to which Jordana replied was made while State Department in confusion and in process of organization, suspect the appeal overlooked, Hope for speedy action.
The Balearics under domination of Italians and suspect their consent necessary. Also afraid because of Italian domination Franco not eager to permit foreigners unfriendly to his regime to leave islands lest they report on conditions there.