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.

Prime minister and royal princess express profound gratitude for President’s message of abhorrence and condolence in name of American people and are deeply touched at manifestation of sympathy; Crown Prince proclaimed last night at Tabriz; quiet continues.

McDonald.