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. Terrell to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Constantinople, December 6, 1895.

I made application to the Sultan for Marblehead to visit Constantinople in order that I might have a consultation with admiral, because the admiral requested me to do so. I know nothing of his instructions; supposed he was authorized. Our war vessels have come here since the treaty which closed Dardanelles. I had reason to believe that the Marblehead’s coming would not be objected to by the treaty Powers. Massacre Cæsarea. Americans safe.

Terrell.