740.00116 EW/7–2345: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Portugal (Baruch)
1331. At appropriate time and in appropriate manner you will take strongest attitude feasible toward Portuguese Govt in respect repatriation German officials and agents. Point out that Allied Powers have agreed upon recall of all these persons and that Portuguese Govt is expected to render maximum assistance. Explain disgust which [Page 805] will be felt throughout civilized world if any of these representatives of outlawed Naziism are accorded status of political refugees (your 1577 July 23).
It is trusted that personnel of your office will endeavor to obtain in maximum number of cases information bringing within paragraph 4 your 1577 cases of persons who may endeavor to remain in Portugal.
Dept agrees fully reasoning your 1591 July 25.
Repeated to Madrid, to London and to Paris for Embassy and US PolAd.