Mr. Denby to Mr.
Blaine.
Legation of
the United States,
Peking, November 14, 1891.
(Received December 28.)
No. 1420.]Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of
my communication to the foreign office relating to the settlement of the
difficulties in Chi-ning-chow.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure in No. 1420.]
Mr. Denby to the
tsung-li yamen.
Your Highness and your Excellencies: I have the
honor to inform you that I have received a letter from Rev. Gilbert
Reid, wherein he reports that all the difficulties at Chi-ning-chow are
settled. Mr. Reid speaks in very high terms of the taotai at Chi-nan fu
for and of the local officials at Chi-ning-chow, and tenders to them his
profound thanks for their wise and energetic action in arranging the
troubles at Chi-ning-chow. I take this occasion also to thank your
highness and your excellencies for your all-important aid in this matter
and for the courtesy of your communication of 30th October last
informing me that the case involving the purchase of land by Gilbert
Reid at Chi-nan fu has been settled.
I have, etc.,
