Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part I

Mr. Denby to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Peking, September 8, 1895.

I have to suggest that Chengtu commission proceed without Chinese cooperation. China will probably interpose no active opposition. We can not well recede now. Let commission take proof wherever it can find witnesses.

Denby

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