Office of the Historian

881.00/10–1145: Telegram

The Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier (Alling) to the Secretary of State

Tangier, October 11, 1945—1 p.m.
[Received October 11—1 p.m.]

298. Transfer from Spanish to provisional international regime took place smoothly in atmosphere of calm. French police assumed police power effective midnight last night. Other services transferred today. Duguay-Trouin docked 9 this morning and debarked Goumier force95 as Spanish Mehallas96 withdrew into Spanish Zone. At 11 a.m. Mendoub proceeded with modest retinue from vessel to Mendoubia in Gran Socco through orderly crowds, and there received members of Diplomatic and Consular Corps and Mixed Court. Situation appears to be well in hand.

Alling
  1. Moroccan troops, components of the Moroccan Army, under French command.↩
  2. Moroccan troops under Spanish command.↩