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

Mr. Olney to Mr. Terrell.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 29, 1896.

Knapp, at Bitlis, charged with murder and inciting rebellion. See Dwight for specifications. If practicable, have immediate investigation and report thereon made by Consul Jewitt. If impracticable for Consul Jewitt to immediately act, ask British ambassador to kindly permit British consul, Yan, to investigate and report upon charges.

Olney.