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. Terrell to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Pera, December 29, 1896.

Thirty-five naturalized Americans or the wives and children of such are on ship from Harpoot to America. Nine revolutionists released from Aleppo left Alexandretta last night on ship for Marseilles. Diradourian leaves for America to-day on assurances from palace of security. Have requested withdrawal of guard from Robert College.

Terrell.