Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1896, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of State

Mr. Terrell to Mr. Olney.

Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, February 6, 1896. (Received Feb. 21.)

No. 803.]

Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of my note to the minister for foreign affairs, of date February 1, demanding increased protection for the Americans residing in Asia Minor.

I have, etc.,

A. W. Terrell,

[Inclosure in No. 803.]

Mr. Terrell to Tevfik Pasha.

Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, February 1, 1896.

Sir: In consequence of information which has reached me, I find myself once more under the necessity of demanding that the residences and property of all American missionaries in Asia Minor be provided with guards in sufficient number to insure their protection. Where ever possible it is requested that regular soldiers be employed for that purpose instead of redifs.

Receive, etc.,

A. W. Terrell.