Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1894, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress, December 3, 1894

Mr. Gresham to Mr. Dun.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 26, 1894.

Japan acceding, you may act as custodian Chinese legation and afford friendly offices for protection Chinese subjects in Japan either directly or through consuls acting under your instructions, but you will not represent China diplomatically.