Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1909

File No. 10044/144.

The Acting Secretary of State to Ambassador Leishman.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, April 18, 1909.

Mr. Wilson refers to the two Americans who lost their lives at Adana and says the department feels no little anxiety on account of the many American teachers and missionaries in Turkish dominions. Asks if British or other warships are being sent to Mersina and other dangerous points for the protection of lives of foreigners in general, including Americans. Adds that it would probably take American vessels too long to arrive if it were desirable to send them to give assistance and refuge if necessary.