BRITISH EMBASSY STAFF EMBARK
GENERAL CALM IN BARCELONA I Bi ltinb Official Wirelesn] (Received 2Gth January, 10.|25 a.m.) RUGBY, 25th January. The Consul-General, who remains in Barcelona, reported: “I have informed British subjects who have not availed themselves of the opportunities for evacuation that they are welcome to take refuge in the Consulate if the situation deteriorates. Mr Stevenson - and the rest of the British Embassy staff embarked on the cruiser Devon- j, shire, which proceeded to Port Vend- 1,
res, where it will remain with Mr Stevenson on board until further notice.” ’ According to press messages reaching London, general calm prevails in Bar- . celona despite the serious situation. ‘ HOME SERVICE WITH BRITISH FLEET It is announced, in view of the Fleet expansion, that the Admiralty is pre--1 pared to consider applications for reemployment fbr home service from ' lieutenants and lieutenant-commanders i on the retired and emergency lists.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 26 January 1939, Page 7
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