881.00/8–845: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 8—5:16 p.m.]
7977. Peake’s new instructions re Tangier are, first, to get a date fixed for conference of Algeciras Powers on definitive regime. If this date reasonably early importance provisional regime will be minimized, but if not, provisional regime must be worked out with care and detail. Second, should Soviet delegation refuse admit Spaniards to conference Algeciras Powers, while French and we support British view important Spanish interests require Spain’s participation as practical matter, Peake is to attempt to overcome Soviet objection. Should he encounter Soviet obduracy he is to report back for further instructions.
Incidentally, Peake’s new instructions from Labour Govt seem indicative mild policy vis-à-vis Spain.
Sent to Dept as 7977; rptd Paris as 510; Madrid as 210; Tangier as 50; Moscow as 278.