Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay.
Constantinople , August 28, 1903.
(Mr. Leishman reports that Vice-Consul Magelssen was not shot; that the affair was only an attempted assassination; that the consul’s telegram reporting the matter was in error, caused by the use of the wrong code; that the consul has just sent the following telegram:
“Vice-consul not assassinated; shot at, ball passing close. Governor called last evening offering profuse regrets. Due to your action governor will now act; earnestly endeavor to find and punish would-be assassin. Several consulates have reported to their Governments unsafe condition of city at present moment. Outrage involving consular officer may bring reform.”)