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. Olney to Mr. Denby.

Department of State,
Washington, January 6, 1897.

No. 1385.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 2645, of November 24 last, inclosing copy of the note which, in compliance with the Department’s instructions, you sent to the Tsung-li Yamên demanding the punishment of officials who failed to do their duty in the protection of American citizens at Kutien, and also damages for Miss Hartford.

You will urge on the Yamên the necessity of prompt action.

I am, etc.,

Richard Olney.