Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hirsch.
Washington, April 25, 1892.
Sir: I have to acknowledge receipt of your No. 423 of 8th instant, and the statement which you inclose relative to the continued tampering of the interior officials of Turkey with the consignments of American books which have been stamped and sealed with the approval of the Imperial Government. The Department must express its surprise that after your frequently repeated protests these subordinates of the provinces are still permitted to set at defiance the acts of the central Government.
Your note of April the 8th last intimates to the Porte that damages will be required.
Approving your note, I am, etc.,