Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.
Peking, China, November 8, 1898.
Sir: Acknowledging receipt of Department’s instruction No. 36, of September 19, concerning the case of E. D. Chapin, a missionary, who in June last was driven from his labors by a mob at Hong-kiang, in Hunan, I beg to call your attention to my dispatches Nos. 34 and 35, of September 1 and 5, respectively, from which it will appear that the Tsung-li Yamên had instructed the local officials to furnish Mr. Chapin necessary protection, escort him back to Hong-kiang, and give him every assistance in the purchase of property there.
If there shall be any failure in carrying out the instructions of the Tsung-li Yamên, I will renew my demand as soon as such information reaches me.
I have, etc.,