740.0011 European War 1939/2844: Telegram
The Ambassador in Belgium (Cudahy) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:50 p.m.]
108. Beginning at dawn this morning Brussels has again been subject to air attack and an attack is occurring as this is written. No information yet available as to casualties and damage inflicted.
The King at the outset of hostilities assumed command of the army and went to the front where the Foreign Office advises he will remain.
A declaration was issued by the King yesterday calling upon all Belgians to stand firm and resolutely for the defence of their country and expressing conviction in ultimate victory for the independence of Belgium.
During the night further detachments of British troops passed through Brussels on their way to the front.
The Service de Sûreté is functioning with great vigor in arresting all suspected of enemy sympathy and has rounded up a large number of German agents. Von Bülow Schwante, the German Ambassador, is expected to leave tonight on special train accompanied by all German Embassy personnel. There is no information regarding departure of Belgian Ambassador from Berlin.
Please notify at my expense families of all this Embassy personnel that we are all well and happy.