File No. 15778/80.

The Secretary of State to Minister Squiers.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Referring to legation’s telegram of 28th, Mr. Knox advises Mr. Squiers that the department accepts the indemnities offered and dismissal [Page 492] of police officers involved in the case of the Buffalo. Mr. Knox says that persons other than police officers involved should be punished by the courts, and that indemnity payments should be accompanied by a formal expression of regret pursuant to instructions.