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

Mr. Dun to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Tokyo, October 9, 1895.

The following telegram has been received from Allen, dated Seoul, October 9:

Yesterday morning King’s father, with the assistance of Japanese, forcibly entered into royal palace. Two officers killed in attempting to save Her Majesty. Queen and three ladies murdered. Murderers were Japanese in civilian dress. King’s father is making a great many changes in the administration. The people are quiet. Royal palace in charge of Japanese troops.

Dun.