Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden (telegram).

1893. Jan.

5

Jan.

7

Jan. 14

70

Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden Jan. 20
(telegram).
Mr. Snowden to Mr. Foster. Jan. 25

Jan. 30

Jan. 30

Missionary troubles in Caroline Islands: Their
claim must not be complicated with other
questions. The President expects a complete
settlement without delay.

Same subject: Incloses note to minister for for-
eign affairs presenting the case and replying to
the argument of the Duke of Tetuan. He will
press the claim for indemnity to, and return of,
the missionaries.

Same subject: Preliminary interview with min.
ister for foreign affairs, who states that pub-
lic sentiment is opposed to the return of the
missionaries, who are believed to have been
the cause of the loss of life on the islands.
Same subject: Settlement should be pressed to
an early conclusion.
Same subiect: Minister for foreign affairs, after
objecting to return of missionaries on the
ground that their presence incited rebellion,
finally agreed to reopen the case on request
in writing, and to refer the return of mission-
aries to the governor of the Philippine Isl-
ands. Gives full account of interview.
Caravel Santa Maria: Incloses note from min-
ister for foreign affairs offering same to the
United States.

Missionary troubles in Caroline Islands; In-
closes memorandum of chronological state-
ment of events read at interview with minis-
ter for foreign affairs.

Feb. 2 Same subject: Minister for foreign affairs
insisted upon the right of a nation to exclude
foreigners. and further contended that the mis-
sionaries having voluntarily left the islands
are not entitled to return, all of which was
disputed. Incloses note to minister for for-
eign affairs reopening the case as agreed.
Same subject: Quoting from minister for for-
eign affairs' note in dispatch of January 11,
1892, expresses the hope that assurances given
then and in 1885 as to the return of the mis-
sionaries will be carried out, leaving only the
question of indemnity to be settled."

101

Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden. Feb. 7

Mr. Snowden to Mr. Foster Feb. 14 Same subject: Asks if in view of impending in-
(telegram).

terview he may propose arbitration in case of
refusal or delay in the matter of the return of
the missionaries and indemnity, and for deti-
nite instructions as to his next move, if that
is rejected.

559

559

562

563

565

5C5

565

569

570

571

LXX

Mr. Foster to Mr. Snowden
(telegram).

116

Same to same..

102

1883. Feb. 14

Feb. 20

Missionary troubles in Caroline Islands: In view of Spain's assurances in 1886, arbitration is deemed as unnecessary as it is unacceptable. Same subiect: Department's instructions were relaxed but once in 1892 upon assurances given by Spanish Government; denies that presence of missionaries incited trouble or that their departure was voluntary; position indicated in telegram of February 18 and thus far ably held by him will be maintained.

Mr. Snowden to Mr. Foster. Feb. 28 Caravel Santa Maria: Incloses note to minister

106

Same to same....

Mar. 3

Mar. 6
Mar. 18

Mar. 25

Gresham.

Apr. 4

den.

Apr. 17

Gresham.

for foreign affairs accepting the, with appre-
ciation.

Missionary troubles in Caroline Islands: Mem-
orandum of guaranties given by Spain in 1886
as to treatment of Americans was left with
prime minister; note to minister for foreign
affairs setting forth sums expended and losses
sustained by missionaries, and placing indem-
nity at $25,000 or $250,000, according to the
granting or refusing of permission to return.
Caravel: Incloses Navy Department letter of
March, 1893, accepting the Santa Maria.
Missionary troubles in Caroline Islands: Com-
mends his memorandum to prime minister in
No. 106.
Same subject: Minister for foreign affairs has
agreed to have an understanding as to the re-
turn of the missionaries with the new gov
ernor of the Philippine Islands before his de
parture for his post. Reports interviews and
incloses notes.

Same subject: Indorses letter of March 28 from
Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
urging a settlement.

Same subject: The question of return of the
missionaries will be decided on the arrival of
the new governor at his post, who has been
instructed to telegraph. Question of indem-
nity will be treated in forthcoming interview.
Same subject: Reports conference with minis
ter of state and minister of colonies, at which
amount of indemnity was determined in the
sum of $17,500. Presents a statement of his
efforts in the case.

Same subject: Incloses notes exchanged be
tween late Minister Snowden and the Spanish
Government.

Same subject: Quotes note to Spanish Govern-
ment urging return of missionaries and pay-
ment of indemnity; asks for instructions as
to course to be followed in prosecuting the
matter.

Same subject: Incloses letters from and to Amer-
ican Board of Foreign Missions in regard to
the reported settlement.

Same subject: The disappointment of the Pres
ident that the settlement promised six years
ago has not yet been effected is to be expressed
by correspondence or interviews. The resto-
ration of their rights can not be disassociated
from the small idemnity already tendered.
Same subject: A second note has been ad-
dressed to the Spanish Government, request-
ing a reply to that in No. 33.
Same subject: Incloses reply of foreign office
to his note of August 18. It repeats that mis-
sionaries can not, for their own safety, be yet
allowed to return; that they were not driven
out as alleged, but left voluntarily, and asks
that some one be designated to receive indem-
nity agreed on.

1893. Feb.

5

Feb. 6

Missionary troubles at Marsovan: Quotes tele-
grams reporting the burning of American col-
lege; the minister for foreign affairs promises
investigation and protection, but facts reported"
show negligence on the part of authorities. In
the absence of British or American represent-
atives near seat of troubles the German minis-
ter has been asked for and granted protection
by German consul at Amasia.

Feb. 6 Missionary troubles in Turkey: Incloses letter
of February 2, from Board of American Mis-
sions, who have been informed that their rights
as citizens are covered by previous instruc-
tions from the Department.
Riots at Cesarea: Outburst of fanaticism appre-
hended. Communicates reports of; action
will be taken by British and German ambas-
sadors in view of prevention of disturbances.
Missionary troubles at Marsovan: Reports that
the U. S. consul at Sivas was called to
Marsovan by a telegram from the German
consul.

Feb. 7

Feb. 9 Passport issued to Mrs. Michaelian with a view
of her coming to join her husband in the
United States. Informs him that he has
exceeded his instructions. Discusses the law
relative to citizenship of the alien wife of a
citizen, naturalized or native; states that in
the case of one still residing in the country of
her allegiance, the Department refrains from
asserting her title to citizenship; as to minor
children who have never resided in the
United States, they are not entitled to pass.
ports. If Turkish government should test
the evidence of the passport he should use
good offices as per instruction No. 18, and
report to the Department any unfavorable

result.

30 Mr. Thompson to Mr. Fos- Feb. 14 Censorship over books of missionaries objected

39

ter.

to by them on the ground of long delay and
unwarranted expunging by the present cen-
sor; incloses letter from the Evangelic Alli-
ance, and note to Turkish Government urging
reestablishment of commission, composed of
Mussulmans and Christians.

Mr. Wharton to Mr. Thomp. Feb. 27 Missionary troubles at Marsovan: The gravity
son (telegram).

of the situation justifies the legation in mak-
ing earnest representations to Turkish Gov-
ernment, and in taking advantage of coinci-
dent action of English and German colleagues
to secure protection for life and property,
repression of disorders, and punishment of
offenders.

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Fos- Feb. 28 Passport issued to Mrs. Michalian: Explains
ter.

that it was done in accordance with Turkish
law, and as affording the best means of carry-
ing out instructions to assist her in joining
her husband in the United States.

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Mr.Wharton to Mr. Thomp

1893. Mar. 1

son.

41 Mr. Thompson to Mr. Foster Mar. 1

42

Same to same.

Mar. 1

47

Mr.

Thompson

to Mr.

Mar. 7

Gresham.

49

Subject.

Missionary troubles at Marsovan: Approves his action as reported to the Department, directs him to continue earnest representations, and secure protection of life and indemnity for injuries.

Same subject: Incloses report of Consul Jewett, showing interference with correspondence and connivance, if not instigation, on the part of Hosref Pacha. A copy has been given to min. ister of foreign affairs, who has been asked to stop interference with mail, and to order a thorough investigation of the burning in the presence of Consul Jewett. British and German ambassadors have promised cooperation. Same subject: ConsulJewett has been instructed to allow examination of gate-keeper in his presence on condition that he shall not be imprisoned unless guilty of crime, and to investigate the imprisonment of teachers. Incloses letter of instructions.

Same subject: Incloses report of Consul Jewett with accompanying memoranda of missionaries relative to past relations, purchase of property, present troubles, and treatment of teachers. Minister of foreign affairs asks that investigation be had as to the printing of placards or storage of arms in burned college, which is agreed to, provided that investigation be conducted in the presence of the consul of the United States.

Mr. Gresham to Mr. Thomp- Mar. 8 Same subject: Incloses letter of March 2,

son.

53

Mar. 16

Gresham.

from American Board of Foreign Missions.
Directs him to maintain the right of free com-
munication with the legation.

Same subject: Incloses note verbale from the
Porte complaining of alleged reprehensible
actions of the United States vice-consul and
teachers at Marsovan, and reply, stating that
there is no vice-consul at Marsovan, but that
Consul Jewett is conducting investigations.
Incloses telegram of instructions to Consul
Jewett.

Violation of official correspondence as appre-
hended, furnishes ground for earnest protest.
Directs him to request investigation as to his
letter to Consul Jewett, of February 3, fail-
ing to reach its destination as stated in No. 42.
Missionary troubles
Jewett reports that he received none of the
at Marsovan: Consul
telegrams or letters sent him, and Secretary
Newberry has been sent with an attaché of
the foreign office to assist in the investiga-
tion. Consular agent at Samsoun, who has
never been recognized by the Porte, received
placards, and his office has been closed by Mr.
Newberry. Incloses Consul Jewett's report
and instructions to Mr. Newberry.
Mails: Interference with private. Incloses let-
ter of Mrs. L. A. W. Fowler, of March 22, and
directs requisite action, which, however,
should be kept independent of that relating
to the much more serious question of interfer-
ence with official correspondence.
Missionary troubles at Marsovan are regarded
by the President as critical. Directs him to
concentrate action on the main question, re-
gardless of alleged acts of students; to keep
in communication with Consul Jewett, by mes-
senger, if necessary; to protest against any
violation of correspondence, and to keep
Department informed by cable.

Same subject: The land and permit to build col-
lege are both in the name of a Turkish subject,
which complicates the question; protest has
been made against interference with official
correspondence and an investigation instituted.
Same subject: Reports return of Secretary New-
berry with sufficient evidence upon which to
base demand for payment of 500 Turkish pounds,

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78

Same to same.......

Apr. 24

81

Same to same..

Apr. 27

82

Same to same

Apr. 27

77

Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson. Apr. 29

Subject.

the value of the burned building; issuance of
an irade in favor of the schools; assurance of
adequate protection and immediate authority
to rebuild. Requests instructions.
Same subject: Instructs him to demand full
value of burned building, immediate permit to
rebuild, license for school and its efficient pro-
tection, not waiving right to hereafter de-
mand punishment of guilty parties.
Same subject: Reports that minister promises
full satisfaction without formal demand before
the 22d instant; the time has been granted.
Same subject: Confirms above; delay requested
on account of Turkish annual fast (Rhamadan.)
Same subject: Acknowledges and approves No.
53; commends report of Consul Jewett in No.

47.
Censorship over books of missionaries: Passages
referred to in No. 30 have been restored and
satisfactory time agreed upon for work of cen-

sor.

Missionary troubles at Marsovan: Report of
Mr. Newberry establishes that native teachers
and students did engage in revolutionary
movements, and that Hosref Pacha, assisted
by gens d'armes, set college on fire; reports as
to maltreatment of Turkish boys by students.
Same subject: Reports that mail to and from
Consul Jewett has been accounted for after
long delay; mission of Mr. Newberry was dis
charged with ability and resulted in sugges
tions to the Porte of removal of Turkish off-
cials and amnesty to Armenians, both of which
were favorably received.

Same subject: Reports payment of 500 Turkish
pounds; irade issued for rebuilding; another
will issue granting protection and exemption
from taxation.

Same subject: Suggests that inquiry be made
as to the reasons which led college authorities
to have title to land and permission to build,
taken in the name of a Turkish subject when
the right was conceded to them by Imperial
Rescript and Arifi-Boker protocol of 1874.

84 Mr. Gresham to Mr. New May 9 Censorship of religious books: Acknowledges
berry.

91

5

No. 76; learns with gratification that the
Porte has taken satisfactory action in regard
thereto.

May 15 Missionary troubles at Marsovan: Directs him
to ask good offices of British vice-consul at
Angora at trial of the two native teachers;
congratulates him on the ability and thorough-
ness of his investigation reported in Nos. 78
and 82; incloses correspondence with Ameri-
can Board of Foreign Missions.
Same subject: The title to land on which the
burned building stood should, if possible, be
granted to Board for Foreign Missions, trus-
tees of the college; incloses letter from the
board.

May 15

Mr. Quincy to Mr. New May 24 berry.

Same subject: Incloses letter from American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions,
expressing satisfaction at the settlement of
the difficulty at Marsovan.

Mr. Gresham to Mr. Terrell. June 19 Missionary troubles in Turkey: Incloses letter

12 Mr. Adee to Mr. Terrell.... July 3

14 Mr. Gresham to Mr. Terrell. July 5

from Presbyterian Foreign Missionary Board,
and refers to previous instructions on the
general subject.

Medical practice by women: License for, desired
by Dr. Mary P. Eddy. Incloses letters from
and to F. P. Powers.
Jews: Restrictions on sale of real estate owned
by. Incloses Nos. 20 and 21 to, and No. 49 from,
consul at Jerusalem relative to the complaint
made by Hyman Rose. Directs an inquiry into
the matter, adverts to rights granted to aliens
in regard to real property from which only
former Ottoman subjects are excluded. The
United States would protest against any dis-
crimination based on inere religious faith.

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