Chargé Snyder to
the Secretary of State.
American Legation,
Bogotá, June 29,
1905.
No. 61.]
Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith copy
and translation of a telegram just received by me in reference to the
murder of one Joseff Otto, American citizen, in the town of Segovia,
Colombia, together with copy of my note to the minister of foreign
affairs on the subject.
I am, etc.,
[Inclosure.]
Chargé Snyder
to the Minister for Foreign
Affairs.
American Legation,
Bogotá, June 29,
1905.
Mr. Minister: I have the honor to inform
your excellency that the following telegram was received by me last
night, June 28:
Segovia, June 13,
Remedios, June 14, 1905.
Mr. Joseff Otto, American citizen, was murdered on the 11th of this
month. He was married less than a month and left properties and
pending business. I advise you for legal effects. Please acknowledge
receipt.
Vespasiano Zea J., Alcalde.
The Federal government is hereby respectfully requested to make a
full investigation of this homicide and to use its influence and
authority to effect the immediate apprehension of the guilty person
or persons and an early and just trial, and, further, that this
legation be fully informed of all the circumstances of the
occurrence and the steps taken by the authorities.
I take, etc.,
