852.00/2526: Telegram
The Ambassador in Germany (Dodd) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 11—1:35 p.m.]
251. Conversation with representatives of the Foreign Office reveal about the same attitudes the press reports as to German-Spanish relations. The one thing all insist upon is absolute neutrality of Germany and the conviction prevails here that Italy will remain neutral. The protests as to treatment of Germans in Spain will not lead to intervention. Ships are sent in the hope of relief. However, there is [Page 481] widespread diplomatic feeling here that no real decisions can be made soon in Spain, there being no real leadership on either side. Neurath himself said as much but he added that all peoples are committing harikari on account of foolish commercial policies.
We will cable the Department the moment we learn anything that seems conclusive.