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. Adee to Mr. Denby.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 30, 1895.

Is ex-Viceroy Liu discharging duties in Szechuan or awaiting there investigation commission? Should he be acting as viceroy pending arrival successor, it is proper, in view of the very serious charges against him, that he should at once be relieved of all vice-regal functions. Can not ask punishment until ascertainment offense.

Adee, Acting

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