Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part I

Mr. Olney to Mr. Eustis.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 6, 1896.

Waller. If cruel treatment specified in your confidential August 30 was inflicted, how can French offer be accepted unreservedly? Waller’s affidavit as to exact facts should be taken. If his statements are accepted there, should be reasonable indemnity for the cruel treatment. If disputed, would it not be satisfactory if offer of immediate release were accepted with right on our part to prove and claim damages for the cruel treatment above specified?

Olney

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