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—Extract.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 11, 1895.

In conference with Chinese minister to-day he disclaimed actual refusal of Chengtu Chinese commissioner and escort, and foreshadowed favorable result of renewed representations by you. I intimated this Government would regard refusal as unfriendly and might lead us to resort to independent measures for redress and protection. You will renew your representations. * * *

Adee, Acting

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