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te hema Fimsa wo. 64 _ Office Memon. ndum ° D STA 2S GOVERNMENT to tLe Ve awortnan is pa 80) TIAL DATE: October 23, 1956 ies Wannall Tol son Pa yer mom : tA. He Bela’, 4) % Stoceneciassrice FAR IN) Niches — ( ON... at WY. Ne eRe Belmont Mason a SUBJECT: BASQUE DELEGATION IN THE U. S. A. 2704 dobr — Na Registration Act Rosen Tamm Nease By letter dated 8-24-56, we advised AAG Tompkins that on gincnorad 8-22-56, a representative of the NY Police Department furnished Tele. Room — information ggceived from Alberto Uriarte, Basque leader in NYC, gaa that Antoni rala had been appointed US delegate of the Basque Government-tn-ertle, and would reside at 30 Fifth Avenue, NYC, the apartment occupied by Jesus de Galindez prior to his disappearance. w) By letter 9-28-56, AAG Tompkins was advised that Irala was ) interviewed on 9-21-56, at which time Irala stated Urtarte was under an incorrect impression, because he, Irala, was not going to act as ms us delegate of the Basque Government-in-erile. By memorandum dated 10-9~56, AAG Tompkins advised that in view oJ ; info in Bulet 8-24-56, the Department was soliciting a supplemental -,, 5 registration statement from Irala. SS By letter dated 10-12-56, we again pointed out to #A@ Tonpkins that Irala was not acting as US delegate of the Basque Government-in-ezsie. y letter dated 10-16-56, AAG Tompkins advised that a letter addressed ¢ Irala requesting him to file a siz-month supplemental regis- tration statement was returned to the Department, and AAG Tompkins requested investigation to determine whether Irala is occupying the apart- r ment at 30 Fifth Avenue, NYC. AAG Tompkins made no reference to our pl September 28, or October 12, Communications advising him that Iraja IS delegate of the Basque Government-in-ertile. By letter 10-15~56, WFO advised that Irala , during interview on 10-11-56, stated he was attempting to organizea nap export and import ney company and because of this business may return to France to reside. Iraia stated he does not have any official position with the Basque Government; however, he is trying to asstst the Basque Government in obtaining papers ormerly tn possession of Galindez and now in possession of NY authorities Irala stated his temporary address is Hotel Fourteen Forty, 1440 Rhode Island Avenue . Washington, D. Enclosure 97-1793 . VIES: oba a (5)