Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay .

No. 265.]

Sir: Referring to my dispatch No. 232 of July 12 last, in regard to missionary troubles in Shantung, I have the honor to inform the Department that I am to-day in receipt of a dispatch from Consul Fowler, at Chefoo, in which I am advised that a satisfactory indemnity has been paid Mr. Chalfant.

I have, etc.,

E. H. Conger.