811B.01/489: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Spain ( Hayes )

2298. Your 3116, October 26, 4 p.m. The Department takes a very serious view of this but before issuing any instructions is naturally [Page 724] desirous of consulting with the appropriate departments of the Government. Department will communicate with you as soon as possible. In the meantime you will please take no further action on this matter nor have any further conversations with the Foreign Minister on your initiative on any subject until you receive instructions.

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