Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

[Telegram.]

Mr. Angell to Mr. Sherman.

Pera, December 21, 1897. (Received 9.10 a.m.)

Bancroft entering Smyrna midnight fired on with musket balls from fort. On my demand Government apologized, arrests and replaces two officers responsible. Admiral satisfied. Incident closed unless President orders otherwise.

Angell.