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

Consul-general at Shanghai to Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Shanghai, August 15, 1900.

Conger wires reaching Tsinan-fu to-day. Still imprisoned and violently attacked by Chinese army. Dr. Inglis’s baby and 7 marines dead. All other Americans alive. Considerable sickness. Allies within 40 miles; gives us strong hope. Woodwards, Chicago, well.

Goodnow.