New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-20
PART ii.
PAGES 10 TO IS.
THE ARMENIAN OUTRAGES
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE LAID BE-
FORE CONGRESS-

MISSIONARIES STILL IN GRAVE PERIL
A TEMPORARY LULL IN THE WORK
OF sLAUGHTER-No HOPE OF
A EUROPEAN CONCERT
Washington Dec l9.-The President to-day trans
c,,tei 10 Congress a communication from Secre
,sry Olney on the Armenian outrages in response
- he resolution OF the Senate. Secretary Olney
safes tina; the number OF citizens OF the United
States resident the Turkish Empire is not accu-
ra,ely known but there LIZ American mission
aries and dependents scattered Asia Minor.
There are also number OF American citizens en-
gagged in business in the Turkish dominions and
others originally Turkish subjects, but now natural
tied citizens of tie United States The bulk OF this
American element is to found remote from the
few American Consular establishments. He bears
testimony TO the energy and promptness displayed
b. Minister Terrell in taking measures for their
protection which had received the moral support OF
naval vessels OF the United States He adds that
while the physical safety OF the United States cti-
.ens seemed to be assured their property had been
ses+rovei al Harpoot and Ma.ash. in the former
case 70 the extent OF 10000 The Turkish Govern
rent had been informed that II would 'be held re-
sponsihe for the immediate and full satisfaction Of
All injuries on that score" The loss OF American
rronerty al Marash had not been ascertaned. but
like demand for adequate indemnity would be
made as as the facts were known
The correspondence refers the killing OF Frank
l@nz the American bicyclist and states that six
persons "Kurds and Armsnlans, were 10 De put on
rial for the murder.
Secretary Olney relates cases of physical injury
10 the persons OF American citizens invasion
OF domiclliary rights and continues
The language Of the Senate resolution may be
citizens and proceedings against them In vioa ton
OF treaty rights number of instances OF this
opment Of the long standing contention between
the United States and Turkey touching the true
Of ha arffc of ha
Treaty OF 1890 in relation the extra-territorial
jurisdiction of the United States over its citizens
cussion in this place is neither practicable nor op-
IN u ys TO TO the y ministers inn snS eons
authority and power to punish Ghende ERE
and the
while admitting 10 this extent the English render
sumed TO imprison citizens OF the United States
criminal charges and denied the rlght OF
ishment fruitful source OF such assertion of
authority is found In the case Of persons OF Ar,
re,urnins within the territorial jurisdiction of
Turkey under circumstances suggesting their com
plicity In the revolutionary schemes alleged 10 De
rife in Asia Minor. Holding. as II must and
statutes OF the United States between native and
nsturazed citizens SO that II is as clearly me
suli measure Of it's protection to the 10 the
other and finding neither In the treaty nor In our
character OF the criminal offence charged-but.
on the contrary. seeing that by our laws our
over Charges Of insurrection and rebellion when
committed in ne foreign COUNT es a sm
liar character this Government is unable TO forego
It's right in the premises and cannot renquish
naturalization he return to his native land ana
identify himself with It's political conspirations
MR. TERREIAIs VIGOROUS ACTION.
The right 10 try and punish our citizens com
hitting offences in Turkey has been so uniformly
and ably upheld by the successive Secretaries OF
state since contention the subject was hrst
broached in 1862 that diminution OF our claim
can he considered at this important juncture Con-
seuuently the United States Minister a; CONSTANT
rorle has been instructed claim all rights un-
der the fourth article % the treaty OF $780, and 10
offer to try any American citizen charged with in
sur-ectfon rebellion. sedtlon like offence or. in
fhe event OF such Offer being refused. TO demand
the release OF the accused. Inasnuch. however as
this Government does not contest the paramount
Ugh, o. sovereign State to exclude deport for
adequate cause and in prope- manner aliens
whose resort 10 It's territories may be perncious
20 the safety OF the State. the release OF such per
sons upon condition OF their leaving the country
gainsaid-
Protracted discussion attended the case OF Mel
coun Guedjian which assumed importance as
test and precedent In August last seven men were
arrested in Aleppo charged with belonging 20
party OF twenty-th'ee armed revolutionists. who
had lately come from Cyprus. Among them was a
young man. named Mslc , Guedan a be
lime OF Iynn. Mass, who bore a United States
passport issued early in January last ana 'ioo on
10y him 10 be for the relief OF the poor. together
wh nhs years OF the
HuntchaguEt revolutionary society. and the CIR
cumstances under which he was arrested were. on
HE own showing not entirely free from suspicion.
Having clandestineiy landed from touching YES
sel az Alexandretta through bribery o. oJa DVe
man he out FOR the interior and shorty aitef,
ward was SCI upon and robbed by arg pane ,hs
mountains 4 night OF TWO iater his horse was
lodged complaint against his assailants' repre-
sentins himself az an hngnshmaIl Ron ihqu. ~
facts o. his case ELECTED. and his arrest and
removal TO Aleppo followed where he vas held for
Ths United states consular agent at Aleppo was
unable obtain access 20 me Pr sOh,.i aiu NJ
sDrt was Refused on September p he con
voted by Turkish court no Notice naWns been
,,-esence OF the drasoman % the agency sem
'nTe isarning OF this proceeding the Minister de-
handed the facts In the In order that he might
10 turkish authority Guedjian had forfeited his
right to protection an American citizen MI
Terrell was instructed on september % that under
our statutes Consuls have extra territorial jursdlc
ton over citizens accused Of Instruction or re-
bellion against Turkey or OF less offence or sim
liar character: tina; Guedjan's act seemed 10 have
been political conspiracy with enemies OF IuiK.y III
ndtiee 70 ihe Consul al Beyroui or me consular
r1ght and should be annuled. that his transfer 10
ConsantinOpe should be- asked and that II accused
iuSurrtctlOn
tculnior the Minister o. the Consul should insist
upon trying him. The Minister presented these dc,
rrands 10 the Porte September y The Grand
Vizer issued repeated orders 90 the Vail OF Aleppo
20 send Cuedjian Constantinople which me iocaI
authority failed 20 obey while continuing 10 ntny
me consular agent access to the prisoner. nltr
date 81 oct ber q Mr. Terrell perefnTtorlly de-
randed that his repeated protests should De an
sweref and that the offending VAN shoull De lis
missed II was intmated that IN case no iaNorabit
response promptly made ne MouId De uiteI
the necessity OF reporting 20 ms GoVeihinent ms
Inability TO obtain Justice from mat o. turkey ana
10
satisfactory treatment Of this and other VeAa lousy
delayed cases ensued. and assurances OF "ned)itn
removal 10 ConstantlnOIle were obtained. Inc MIN
ster under the Departments reiterated lhsIuSS
ian 10 him Tor trial on December 3 he teegraphed
that C;uedflan had been delivered 10 hin. ara mat
a., .fef ..4a