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

Mr. Hill to Lord Pauncefote.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 20, 1900.

Telegram in Department’s cipher from Minister Conger, through Chinese minister, states that he is in British legation under continued fire from Chinese troops. Relief from general massacre must be quick to be effective. Information sent to Ambassador Choate.

David J. Hill.