851A.01/16: Telegram
The Consul at St. Pierre-Miquelon (Pasquet) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:36 p.m.]
Admiral Muselier states he will continue to maintain lighthouse service and give freedom of movement to American and Canadian airplanes patrolling St. Pierre-Miquelon if he can be assured of being informed of any movements of French naval vessels based on Martinique owing to possible danger of disguised planes and ensuing danger [Page 553] to his fleet. If no assurances can be given lighthouses will be extinguished and he states that he will be obliged to order the establishment of a limited channel of approach for airplanes. Any proposed visit of naval vessels should be announced beforehand. Plebiscite now being held. Large majority is expected in favor of De Gaulle.