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. Adee to Mr. Runyon.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 11, 1895.

Statements by gentlemen person ally familiar with Stern case convince Department that he has been most harshly treated. Pardon or commutation being now the only recourse, you will use your utmost efforts to secure remission of sentence of imprisonment.

Adee, Acting.