Mr. Terrell to Mr.
Olney.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, January 20,
1897. (Received Feb. 5.)
No. 1145.]
Sir: I have the honor to inclose the copy of my
circular letter of the 19th instant to all educational posts in the
interior, which is sent to ascertain whether Turkish guards can be with
safety dispensed with.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure in No. 1145.]
Mr. Terrell to
Missionaries.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, January 19, 1897.
Sir: Being unable to know with
satisfaction, except from our countrymen in the interior, the
conditions which may seem to jeopardize their safety, I hope you
will on receipt of this inform me whether tranquility
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seems restored in your
province, and whether, in the opinion of yourself and your
associates, a guard can be dispensed with.
There seems now no cause existing here which gives occasion for
immediate alarm. The designs of the ambassadors are, however,
jealously concealed, and no one can foresee whether their future
demands will exasperate or not.
I hope to have your opinion regarding future safety at your post
direct, uninfluenced by any opinion of other persons in this
city.
Sincerely, yours,
