Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.
[Telegram.]
Peking,
China, October 9,
1898.
Chinese Government increased the militia here, insuring present protection. General situation Chinese Empire growing serious. British minister, Russian minister, German minister, to-day placed large guards in legations. Other ministers have ordered them. I strongly urge presence of marine guard at Tientsin, at least, before navigation closes. May I expect them?
Conger.