Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Mr. Hay to Mr. Straus.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 29, 1899.

[Mr. Hay states that instructions have been issued to the consul at Smyrna to report to Mr. Straus in regard to alleged violence to a consular officer. Mr. Straus is directed to demand immediate protection if danger exists.]