Mr. Sherman to Mr. Hengelmüller.
Washington , October 12, 1897 .
Sir: Referring to the Department’s reply of the 9th instant to your note of the 28th ultimo, relative to a recent occurrence in Pennsylvania, in which, it is alleged, certain Austrian and Hungarian subjects were unlawfully killed and wounded, I have the honor to inform you that I have requested the governor of the above-named State to investigate the subject, if he has not already done so, and to report to this Department the facts in regard to the matter and the status of affairs in relation to the cases in question, together with such information and suggestions as he may deem pertinent, with a view to such action upon the part of this Government as may be found proper.
The result of the governor’s investigation will be promptly communicated to your legation.
Accept, etc.,