Mr. Denby to Mr. Blaine.

No. 1420.]

Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of my communication to the foreign office relating to the settlement of the difficulties in Chi-ning-chow.

I have, etc.,

Charles Denby.
[Inclosure in No. 1420.]

Mr. Denby to the tsung-li yamen.

Your Highness and your Excellencies: I have the honor to inform you that I have received a letter from Rev. Gilbert Reid, wherein he reports that all the difficulties at Chi-ning-chow are settled. Mr. Reid speaks in very high terms of the taotai at Chi-nan fu for and of the local officials at Chi-ning-chow, and tenders to them his profound thanks for their wise and energetic action in arranging the troubles at Chi-ning-chow. I take this occasion also to thank your highness and your excellencies for your all-important aid in this matter and for the courtesy of your communication of 30th October last informing me that the case involving the purchase of land by Gilbert Reid at Chi-nan fu has been settled.

I have, etc.,

Charles Denby.