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

Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Hay.

Consulate-General of the United States,
Shanghai, June 28, 1900.

No. 265.]

Sir: I have to confirm your telegram of June 27:

Consuls may consult with viceroys about measures to preserve peace in their provinces and protection to Americans. Notify consuls.

I have accordingly wired Consuls McWade, Johnson, Gracey, Wilcox, Lewis, and Fowler and have written Consul Martin, and have informed Consul Martin of my communication with the viceroy at Nankin. I have added “notify Ragsdale” to the wire to Consul Fowler.

I was very pleased to receive your dispatch, as of necessity we have had to have such consultations, acting to the best of our judgments and trusting to receive your approval.

I have the honor to be, etc.,

John Goodnow,
Consul-General.