Mr. Sherman to Mr. Hengelmüller.
Washington, December 28, 1897.
Dear Mr. Minister: Referring again to the matter of the alleged killing and wounding of certain subjects of Austria-Hungary near Hazelton, Pa., September 10, 1897, I have to inform you that the Department is in receipt of a communication from the governor of Pennsylvania, stating that the trial of the persons charged with the killing and wounding of such Austrian subjects will take place the coming month. He further states that he is in possession of certain reports, but that it might prejudice the trial were they made public now, and he will hold them until the trial is concluded, when full and ample reports of the matter will be made to the Department, at which time we shall take pleasure in further communicating with you.
Accept, etc.,