Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger.
Department of State,
Washington, September 19, 1899.
No. 211.]Washington, September 19, 1899.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of the 1st instant, reading as follows:
Japanese Government granted concession at Amoy less than 40 acres. Exact limits not yet fixed.
Conger.
The Department awaits your full report on the subject, showing especially whether any movement is in progress to obtain a grant of an international foreign settlement at Amoy, or to give American interests a privilege equivalent to that granted to Japan.
I am, etc.,
Alvey A. Adee,
Acting Secretary.
Acting Secretary.