352.115/5068
The Secretary of State to the Vice Consul at Valencia (Wallner)
Sir: Reference is had to your despatch no. 287 of July 8, 1938 on the subject of the possible evacuation from Valencia by an American naval vessel of the consular officer and American nationals. In this connection you request instructions regarding the possibility of embarkation at the same time of nationals of other countries.
In the event that it should become necessary to evacuate American nationals from Valencia by an American naval vessel, nationals of other countries, except, of course, Spanish citizens, may be evacuated at the same time provided that space is available after provision has been made for all American nationals able and willing to leave, that the foreign nationals desiring to be evacuated are in possession of proper travel documents, and that they are permitted by the Spanish authorities to leave Spain.
Your suggestion regarding the possible use of the beach at Perelló as an alternative point of embarkation in the event that local conditions should make it difficult or dangerous to use the port of Gandia, has been transmitted to the Navy Department for its information and that of the Admiral in command of the American naval squadron in the Mediterranean.
Very truly yours,