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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 28, 1898.

Conger, Minister, Peking:

Chinese minister represents troops removed from line and quiet restored in Peking. If, in your opinion, there is no necessity for guard remaining, they may be ordered back to their ship.

Hay.