The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-20
AMERICANS IN TURKEY.
sEcRETARY OINEr COMPLIES wf1H
THE SENATE RESOLUTION.
The Policy Of the Administration in Turk
tsh Matters Not Deficient in vigor.
outrsges on Americans cited.

t"N it9'tuioN OF Inc senate.
Secretary Olncy states that :hc mum
Der OF citizens OF the United States resi-
dent IN the Turkish Empire Is not accu
fatciy known, but there are one hundred
ana seNcnty-twO American mssiouarie.
and dependents scattered over Asia Mi
nor. There are also number Of Amen
can citizens engaged In business I'm Turk
ish idomin.ons and others originally
Turkish subjects. but now naiuralizcd
citizens OF the United states. The bulk
Of this American element is 10 be found
remote from our few consular establish
TERRELLS ENERGY.
lie bears testimony 20 the energy and
promptnoss displayed by our Minister
Terrell In taking measures for their
protection. which had received the moral
support of The naval vessels Of the United
States
lie adds that. while the physical safety
Of United States citizens seemed 10 be
assured. their property has been de-
stroycd al Harpoot and Marash. I'm the
former case 20 the extent Of 100000.
The Turkish Government had been noti-
iicd that IL would be held responsible for
Immediate and Fun satisfaction OF all
injuries on that score.
The loss OF American property at
Marash had not been asccrtainod. but q
like demand for adequate indemnity
would be made as soon as the facts We're
known
The correspondence refers to The kill
ing Of Frank LEM. the American hi
cyolist. ana states that six persons.
"kurds and Armcnians' were TO be put
on trial for tine murder.
The case of George Wcbbcr. n natu-
rallied citizen of the United States. born
in Bavaria, IS referred 10 as deserving at
terton. lie. an old man of seventy
years. wes capriciously arrested at Konia
and transported. part Of The distance on
foot. and in rought cart 10 BrOussa
and thrown into prison. where he died
during the night. without medical at
tendance, from the result Of mis- rough
treatment. Demand had been made for
the removal of the officials guilty Of this
cruelty. who. IL IS stated. entirely dis
REGARDED Wcbbor's American passports,
but u is added. These lust demands
have not So far borne fruit"
MISCARRIAGE or JUSTICE.
third incident is mentioned as fol-
lows.
ION tho night of the 4th Of August
last, the premises Of Dr. Christie priu-
cipal of ST. Paul's Institute. al Tarsus.
who was spending the summer months
al The ncighbOring village of Namrouu
were invaded 10y an armed mob obvious
~ m pursuance of precOncertcd plan.
and an outrageous attack made on
deiencclcss native servant of DR. Chrfs-
uf and on some students OF the institute
who were then az Namroun. The au-
thors of this brutal attack were abuu-
uanily Identified. and through the prompt
intervention of the United States consul
az Beirut. and the consulate agent al
Mefzine-tho nearest port-a number of
arrests were made. Notwithstanding the
pefemptory demand OF the United states
Minister for simple Justice. the assail
ants. when taken before the local Judge
or Iarsus. We're released. "
So grave did this MISCARRIAGE of JUS
nee appear that an early occasion was
taken To send The Marblchoad TO Mer-
zine ~ investigate the incident. ana
lend all prOl en- moral aid 10 the consular
representatives. OF the United States In
pressing Tor due redress. Their efforts |
10 this end were most cordially seconded |
by the Project Of Merzine and on Octo-
Der 18th last the accused "a the number !
OF eight were brought 20 trial at Tarsus
ana convicted upon the evidence. sub !
sequcnty coniessine their guilt
The signal rcbukc administered in |
nigh places whore responsibility really |
existed and was abused. coupled with !
the establishment of the important prin- |
key may not boz violated with impunifv. |
renders the conclusion of this incident !
satisfactory"
Secretary Olncy continues as follows.
VIOLATIONS or TREATY.
Resides the foregoing cases of phys.-
cal injury 10 the persons OF American /
citizens or invasion of domicinary rights /
The language of the Senate resolution
may Doc construed as covering the cases
OF arrests of such citizens and OF pro-
ceetings against them I'm violation or
treaty rights
a number of instances OF this char
acter have occurred. As the subject is
a development of the long-standing con
tcntion between the United States and
Turkey touching the true intent and /
construction of the fourth article of the
treaty of 1890 in relation 10 the extra
territorial jurisdiction OF the United
states over IT'S citizens committing Oh
fences in Turkey, its elaborate discus
sion I'm this place is neither practicable
nor opnortune.
1t suhces 10 say that although The
treaty in terms gives 10 the Ministers
ana conslls authority ana power TO
punish American offenders and absolute
~ excludes their Imprisonment by the
Turkish authorities. the Ottoman Govern
nent. while admitting 10 this extent. the
fHtilNI ifHN'ilNE OF the treaty. mas on
reQucnt occasions assumed TO imprson
'itizens Of the United States on criminal
'harses. and denied the right OF the
lgonts Of this Government TO effect their
lnu lshmerL
"a fruitful source OF such assertion OF
authority is found In the case of persons
y Armenian or!gin. nsturalized In the
United states and returning within the
efrltoral jurisdiction Of Turkey. under
circumstances. suggested their completely
n the revolutionary schemes alleged ~
e rife IN Asia Minor
NATURALIZED CITIZENS.
Holding. as II must and should, that |
% distinction can exist under the statutes
the United States between native aud
aturaiized citizens. so that 10 is as clear
: the right and duty OF this government
b extend the fun measure OF its protec-
on 10 the one as 90 the other ana finding
either in The treaty nor IN our iurisdic-
onh explanation. any distinction of the
-iminal onense charged hut on the con.
ay. seeing that 10y our laws our minis
rs and cOnsuls have express jurisdic-
on over charges OF insurroction and re-
ollion when committed 20 the foreign
luntry by Americans as we'll as Of lesser
fcnsc of similar characteristics gov
nment is unable TO forego It's right I'm
'c premises. and cannot relinquish iuris-
elton over any citizen. even though after
humiliation, he returned TO his native
nd and Identify himself with It's polt-
al conspirations.
"rhe RICH, TO try and punish our ciu-