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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger.

[Telegram.—Cipher. Sent through Chinese minister.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 21, 1900.

Dispatch received. Authenticity doubted. Answer this, giving your sister’s name. Report attitude and position of Chinese Government.

Hay.