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. Olney to Mr. Eustis.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 22, 1896.

Would not French citizen maltreated on voyage, as Waller alleges himself to have been, have right to sue French Government for damages as well as private individuals? If there is doubt on the point take Clunet’s opinion. In this connection, was or was not Waller during voyage in custody of ship or of French military authorities? Cable answer.

Olney

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