Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1896, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of State

Mr. Olney to Mr. Denby.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, October 31, 1896.

Hixson’s report confirms Newell’s as to guilt of provincial officials in Kutien massacre. Urge immediate and exemplary punishment all guilty officials and payment indemnity not less $1,000 to Miss Hartford.

Olney.