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

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Gresham.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Petropolis, December 5, 1893. (Received December 12.)

Fifteen leading American merchants Rio de Janeiro send this message: This city fired into daily with small shot and shell without any notice. A number of foreigners have been killed. We ask that our squadron be instructed to prevent firing into the city until proper notice is given, and to keep constantly a line of communication with the consulate.

Thompson.