Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1896, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of State

Mr. Rockhill to Mr. MacVeagh.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 18, 1896.

Inform minister of foreign affairs that as soon as United States can ascertain, through the usual channels, facts of reported lynching of Italians in Louisiana such action will be taken in interest of justice as the facts demand.

Rockhill, Acting.