Mr. Terrell to Mr.
Olney.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, August 12, 1896.
(Received Aug. 28.)
No. 946.]
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that
telegrams from the interior, copies of which are inclosed, in answer to
those sent by me, induced the inclosed formal demand at the Porte for a
continuance of protection to American citizens.
My action in this regard is not known to the Bible House people here, who
have only a general assurance of vigilant action, but may interest their
superiors in America.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure 1 in No.
946.—Telegrams.]
Missionaries to Mr.
Terrell.
Protected. General anxiety still prevails.
Barnum.
Aintab, August 7.
There is talk of putting an end to our military guard. The demand for
its continuance seems necessary. As to other matters, they are to be
found in letter.
Fuller.
Marsovan, August 7.
We are safe, and satisfied with the continuation of our present
guards. Details written by letter.
Riggs.
Mersina, August 7.
Continued protection necessary. Letter sent.
Christie.
Cæsarea, August 6.
As to the present, with the precautions of the authorities,
everything being quiet, we are safe. If we apprehend any danger we
will let you know it direct.
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[Inclosure 2 in No.
946.]
Mr. Terrell to
the Porte.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, August 11, 1896.
Sir: Information from the interior
provinces, which I deem reliable, makes it most important that
efficient guards of regular soldiers shall be continued for the
protection of all American citizens who reside therein.
I therefore demand a continuance of military protection for such
citizens at Harpoot, Marash, Van, Csesarea, Marsovan, Aleppo,
Hadjin, Ourfa, and at every other place where they reside in the six
Asiatic provinces, and that stringent orders be issued to render
such protection efficient in every future contingency.
Receive, etc,
