“…"Left" Governments in France and the U.S.S.R. with a more intimate knowledge of the situation, supported the same policy. …”

“…The Executive indignantly protests against the recognition of the Franco Government by France and Great Britain. This recognition is the fatal consequence of a series of weaknesses and betrayals on the part of the great democratic Powers, which have sacrificed the peace and liberty of mankind to their selfish imperialist interests. …”

“…They state there is no reason why Spanish refugee seamen should not be treated in the same manner as thousands of Spanish refugees are being dealt with by the French Government in France. I would be glad, therefore, to have your views on the matters indicated above and would be prepared to assist in any approach that the Trades Union Congress desire to make to the Government in regard to this problem. …”