Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part I

Mr. Eustis to Mr. Adee.

[Confidential.]

Embassy of the United States,
Paris, August 30, 1895.

Sir: During his interview with the second secretary and Mr. Alexander, Waller stated that he had been subjected to cruel treatment on board of the French steamer which brought him to France. He said that he was chained to the floor by his arms and legs and was kept on his back in that condition for seven days, and was exposed to gross indignities. As by the text of your cable of the 22d instant instructions were to investigate all matters connected with his trial, this statement was not included in Waller’s sworn statement, but I communicate it for the information of the Department.

I have, etc.,

J. B. Eustis

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