Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger.
[Telegram—Paraphrase.]
Department of State,
Washington , August 28, 1900 .
Washington , August 28, 1900 .
(Mr. Adee directs Mr. Conger to consult General Chaffee with a view to ascertaining, if possible, the fate of Americans at Paoting, reports regarding which are conflicting; and, if any are alive, to report, dating his telegram, if relief can be given.)