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

Mr. Cridler to consul, Shanghai.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 20, 1900.

Statement true. Conger’s message stated—

In British legation under continued shot and shell from Chinese troops. Prompt relief necessary to prevent massacre.

Cridler.