Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

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.