800.796/10–2344: Telegram
The Ambassador in Spain (Hayes) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 24—3:41 a.m.]
3550. According to information received in confidence from reliable source the Spanish delegation to Chicago Aviation Conference has been instructed to align itself in general with the United States when differences arise at Conference but it is also to act in unity with other nations not having gasoline or other aviation supply resources when questions concerning material and supplies are brought up. Delegation is to agree to international supervisory or consultative civil aviation organization but Spanish Government is to be advised regarding expenses and other details before commitments are made.
Delegation is also instructed to agree to Spanish collaboration with Portuguese in lines to Africa. With respect to Russians, Spanish delegates are to conduct themselves “naturally” and are to notify Spanish Government of any Russian proposals they may receive.