Mr. McDonald to Mr.
Sherman.
United
States Legation for Persia,
Teheran, May 20,
1897.
No. 296.]
Sir: In continuation of my dispatch No. 294, I
have the honor to inclose a later note to the Amine-ed-Dowlah,
concerning the outrages on the Jews, since which I believe matters have
quieted down, as I hear of no further disturbances. I have taken greater
interest in this matter because the American missionaries have schools
in the Jewish quarter and are greatly interested in them.
I have the honor, etc.,
[Inclosure in No. 296.]
Mr. McDonald to
the Amine-ed-Dowlah.
Legation of the United States, May
17, 1897.
Your Excellency: In the conversation which
I had with you yesterday morning I was given to understand that the
persecution and ill treatment which was being inflicted upon the
Jews had ceased. I regret to state to you, however, that I have just
been informed that there has been a renewal of the maltreatment, and
that many have been subjected to ill usage and indignities, while
the government ferashes (police) sent, I presume, to restore order
have forcibly taken money, and left without effecting anything for
the preservation of the peace of the district. I have not the
remotest desire to interfere or to make any suggestions as to the
administration of the affairs of this city, but from motives of
humanity and of sympathy with those who are called upon to suffer, I
appeal to you to put an end to this molestation and interference
with the liberties of this loyal, intelligent, and industrious
section of His Majesty’s subjects.
I have, etc.,
