352.3715/45: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Counselor of Embassy in Spain (Thurston)
328. Your 620, May 10, 6 p.m. Cruiser Raleigh will undertake to evacuate 120 to 125 Cubans from Alicante. Please ascertain and report immediately what time Friday evacuation will be possible. In inquiring of Cuban Embassy Madrid emphasize our desire that because of danger from mines as much as possible of journey in vicinity of Spanish coast should be made during daylight hours and [Page 509] that therefore departure from Alicante should take place before noon if at all possible. Suggest Vice Consul Wells whose efficient work on previous similar occasions is much appreciated be sent to Alicante to supervise evacuation.