Mr. Tsui to Mr. Blaine.
Washington , September 14, 1890.
Sir: At a late hour last night I received a telegram from the imperial consul-general at San Francisco, stating that information had been received by him from Chinese residents of Aberdeen, in the State of Washington, that the citizens of that town had notified the Chinese subjects living there that they must leave that place at once; and these [Page 227] subjects, feeling that their lives and property were in great peril, have appealed to this legation for the immediate protection of the Government of the United States.
Believing that the case is one of urgency, requiring the prompt action of the authorities, I beg that you cause such measures to be taken by; telegraph as will secure the Chinese subjects in that locality the full protection to which they are entitled under our treaties, and that injury to life and property may thereby be avoided.
Trusting to be early advised of the steps which may be taken,
I repeat, etc.,