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. Olney to Mr. Terrell.

Department of State,
Washington, January 2, 1896.

No. 751.]

Sir: I have received your Nos. 700 and 703, both of the 3d ultimo, reporting Turkish charges of sedition against American missionaries at Bitlis.

The Department recognizes the wisdom of your suggestions and approves your course in denouncing the charges as false.

I am, etc.,

Richard Olney.