Mr. Blaine to Mr. Hirsch.

No. 310.]

Sir,: I have received your No. 418 of 29th ultimo, relative to the refusal of the local authorities to permit the transfer of certain realty in Smyrna to Rev. Mr. Bartlett, owing to an order of the Imperial Government, dated September 8, 1891.

Awaiting further details, especially as to the alleged acquiescence of Great Britain, France, and this Government, in the order,

I am, etc.,

James G. Blaine.