Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress, December 4, 1893

Mr. Adee to Mr. Terrell.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 31, 1893.

Mr. Adee informs Mr. Terrell that the Presbyterian board of foreign missions sends particulars of the assault on Miss Melton, strongly indicating culpability of Amadians, not Koords, that little energy was displayed by the authorities and that the object was intimidation and the breaking up of missionary work. He instructs him to press for peremptory orders to Mosul that strict justice be exercised and due protection afforded. He adds that gratification is felt at the assurances given by the grand vizier, but that deeds will tell better than promises.