Mr. Terrell to Mr.
Olney.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, November 14,
1895. (Received Nov. 29.)
No. 674.]
Sir: I have the honor to inclose copy of a
note1 from the Bible
House informing me of the incendiary threats of the governor of the city
of Hadjin, and resulting danger to three American missionary ladies
there.
I inclose also my answer,1
with copy of note just sent to the foreign minister, informing him that
if those ladies received injury I would demand the head of that
kaimakam.
While massacres and spoliation increase and multiply daily, a firm
attitude here affords the only hope of future safety for our people.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure in No. 674.]
Mr. Terrell to
Foreign Office.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, November 14, 1895.
No. 95.]
Sir: I have just visited the Porte to
inform your excellency that three American ladies in the school at
Hadjin are in danger from the imprudent threats of the kaimakam
(governor) of that city.
I am informed that much fear is felt there of a massacre, and that
the kaimakam has threatened that he will “destroy the city and plant
barley on the site of it.”
My Government appreciates the efforts of Turkey, made with such
success, to protect American citizens during this period of
violence,
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but if the
kaimakam of Hadjin has by his flagrant conduct incited the populace,
prompt telegraphic order for the protection of these ladies is
required.
It is my duty to inform your excellency that if one of these American
ladies receives injury from the riotous conduct of the populace, I
will demand, m the name of the United States, the head of that
kaimakam.
Receive, etc.,
