865.30/45: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Hayes) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 11—4:18 a.m.]
2933. In a note dated October 6, Foreign Ministry declines to accede to Embassy’s request contained in its note of September 13 (despatch 1363 September 23) that Italian war vessels in Balearics be allowed to proceed on their journey, “as a result of their internment after they failed to depart within 24 hours of their arrival”.
I am addressing a further note to the Foreign Ministry along lines of Department’s 1958 [1957], September 16, 5 p.m., and my 2695, September 21, midnight, and shall take up matter personally with Foreign Minister at first opportunity.