Mr. Sherman to Mr. Hengelmüller.
Washington, December 13, 1897.
My Dear Mr. Minister: Referring to our interview of the 9th instant, in regard to the killing and wounding of 21 subjects of Austria-Hungary at Hazelton, Pa., September 10, 1897, I have now to say that according to my promise 1 addressed the governor on the 10th instant, concluding my request in the following words:
I sincerely trust that you will give this subject prompt consideration, and that I may be immediately placed in possession of the facts upon your investigation of the occurrence. The desire of the Austrian minister seems but natural in view of the time that has elapsed since the incident took place, September 10, 1897.
The Department is in receipt to-day of a letter from the governor’s private secretary stating that upon the return of the governor to Harrisburg the matter will be immediately brought to his attention. I shall be glad to apprise you of the purport of his letter.
Very truly, yours,