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. Adee to Baron Fava.

Department of State,
Washington, August 21, 1896.

No. 143.]

Excellency: I have the honor to state that I am advised by a telegram from the governor of Louisiana that on his return to the capital he found report from the judge and district attorney in regard to the lynching of the Italians at Hahnville. The governor promises to forward the information by mail to-day.

Accept, etc.,

Alvey A. Adee,
Acting Secretary.