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. Goodnow.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 30, 1900.

(Answering your telegram of 24th) this Government will not enter into any arrangement regarding disposition or treatment of legation without first having free communication with Minister Conger. Responsibility for their protection rests upon Chinese Government. Power to deliver at Tientsin presupposes power to protect and to open communication. This is insisted on.

Hay.