Office of the Historian

852.00/8994: Telegram

The Vice Consul at Valencia (Wallner) to the Secretary of State
Valencia, February 26, 1939—8 p.m.
[Received February 27—7:40 a.m.]

19. During the last week conditions in the Republic have evolved somewhat towards the end which all now admit to be inevitable and believe will be precipitated by France’s and England’s recognition of Franco. Passports are being issued to leading politicians and government officials. The apparent intention to leave the lesser lights behind gives rise to fears of a last minute outbreak led by the Communists, though public order is still excellent.

Wallner