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. McDonald to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Teheran, May 1, 1896.

Shah visiting shrine near city to-day for devotion entering inner sanctuary was shot by assassin disguised as woman, bullet entering region of heart; expired in few minutes; regicide revolutionary fanatic; great distress but city quiet.

McDonald.