Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Mr. Conger to Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Pekin, June 8, 1900. (Received June 11.)

Paotingfu missionaries safe up to the present. Chinese Government has sent troops and promises ample protection, but this does not insure permanent safety. Impossible to send foreign relief from forces now here.

Conger.