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. Knight.

Department of State, March 7, 1896.

No. 74.]

Sir: I inclose for transmission to Mr. J. C. Manion, consular agent at Johannesburg, a copy of a telegram from Mr. Hammond, one of the Americans under arrest at Johannesburg, expressing his appreciation of Mr. Manion’s efforts in his behalf, and saying that he is well treated by the Transvaal Government.

I am, etc.,

W. W. Rockhill.
Assistant Secretary.

[Inclosure in No. 74.—Telegram.]

Mr. Hammond to Mr. Olney.

Johannesburg, March 4, 1896.

Please record my appreciation of Consul Manion’s efforts my behalf. He has shown zeal and good judgment; rendering me great service. Am well treated by Government. Preliminary trial next week. I have no fear ultimate result, as I am innocent of attempt to overthrow Government, though participated in reform movement.

Hammond.