Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part I

Mr. Denby to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Peking, August 27, 1895.

Consul had started Kutien under ray orders, with the consent of Chinese Government and with escort furnished by them, before your cipher telegram 12 was received, taking naval officer with him. Consul reports the examination proceeding smoothly. Officials actively cooperating. Many convictions secured.

Denby

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