Mr. Newberry to Mr.
Foster.
Legation of
the United States,
Constantinople, August 29, 1892.
(Received September 12.)
No. 526.]Sir: Further complaints have been made to me by the
American Bible Society concerning the interference of the local authorities
at Alachan with their colporteur. I have addressed a second note to the
Porte asking for immediate satisfaction, copy of which note you will find
inclosed.
I have, etc.,
H. R. Newberry,
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.
[Inclosure in No. 526.]
Mr. Newberry to
Said Pasha.
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, August 29,
1892.
No. 117.]Excellency: Some four weeks ago his highness
the grand vizier solemnly assured me that the colporteur of the American
Bible Society of Alachan would not be further molested in the
prosecution of his business, as has been the custom heretofore. From
advices received this day I am informed that the authorities there still
forbid this man to go about his work, and have ever been attempting to
induce him to give security that he would not continue selling religious
publications. In addition to this, the box of books seized by the
authorities is still retained by them. It seems highly desirable, your
excellency, that the promises given this legation be promptly carried
out.
I take, etc.,
H. R. Newberry,
Chargé d’Affaires ad
interim.
