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

Mr. Adee to Mr. Goodnow.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 19, 1900.

Two telegrams relative inquiry Nankin viceroys received. You will assure them that announced policy of this Government rests on consideration for the Chinese people not implicated in antiforeign outrages, and will duly regard high personalities of Empress and Emperor. In circular of July 3 to powers we said:

The policy of the United States is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent peace and safety to China and to preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity.

To this we adhere.

Adee, Acting.