Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Pekin, May 28, 1900.

Boxers increasing. Nine Methodist converts brutally murdered at Pachow. The movement has developed into open rebellion. Chinese Government is trying but apparently is unable to suppress it. Many soldiers disloyal. Several railroad bridges and stations near Pekin burned. Legations have ordered guards.

Conger.