Mr. Gresham to Mr.
Tsui Kwo Yin.
Department of State,
Washington, August 24,
1893.
Sir: Adverting to your note of the 18th instant
in relation to the Chinese disturbances in Fresno and Tulare counties,
Cal., I have the honor to inclose herewith copy of a letter upon the
subject received from the private secretary of the governor of
California.
Accept, etc.,
[Inclosure.]
Mr. Higgins to
Mr. Gresham.
Executive Department,
Sacramento Cal.,, August 18, 1893. (Received August
24.)
Dear Sir: I am directed by the governor to
acknowledge receipt of your telegram of this date in relation to the
Chinese disturbances in Fresno and Tulare counties.
Information from the same source (Chinese consul-general at San
Francisco) readied the governor yesterday by telegram.
While the governor does not anticipate any violence or bloodshed, he
at once notified the peace officers of the two counties to take all
precautionary measures to prevent any outbreaks against the Chinese
that should be attempted.
He has also requested the proper officers of the two counties to keep
him informed in relation to the movements and proceedings in such
matter.
Your obedient servant,
M. R. Higgins,
Private Secretary.
