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 the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Pekin, June 11, 1900.

Prince Tuan, father Heir-Apparent, has been appointed president of the Tsungli Yamen, with three other new ministers, all greatly opposed to foreigners. Situation not improved. Seven hundred additional guards repairing railway en route. Their arrival will assure safety foreigners here.

Conger.