The Archive · 1938

Integrity of Spain Pledged by Leader

Nationalist Note May Aid Rome Negotiation

London. Apr. 7.

Gen. Francisco Franco, chief of the Nationalist Spanish Armies, formally pledged the integrity of Spanish territory in a communication dated March 20 and handed today by the Duke of Alba, his semi-official representative here. to the Foreign Office.

In this Note, the Nationalist leader further pledges that he will not permit the establishment of any foreign military base in Spain, This communication may greatly facilitate the conclusion of the Anglo-Italian agreement.—Havas.

Little Credence Given

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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