Mr. Olney to Mr. Terrell.
Washington, December 19, 1895.
Ascertain damages for outbreaks at both Harpoot and Marash as soon as possible, but on such satisfactory evidence that demand can not be objected to as excessive. Cable amounts as soon as ascertained. Have you convincing evidence of complicity or connivance in outrages by responsible Turkish officials? Are American citizens at Marash in special danger or accessible by mail, telegraph, or otherwise from Alexandretta, and do they or any part of them desire to reach coast; and if so, has adequate escort been asked and refused? Your 698 received.