Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu Ting-fang.

Dear Mr. Minister: I have communicated to the President the telegrams you showed me from the Viceroys Chang Chih-tung and Liu Kun Yih. He is much gratified at the assurances contained in these telegrams, that these distinguished magistrates are determined and are confident of their ability to maintain order in their various provinces and to protect the lives and the rights of foreigners within their jurisdiction. He authorizes me to assure you that so long as this is done he has no intention of sending any military or naval forces into regions where their presence is not needed. I have the pleasure also of informing you that I have communicated the assurances of the viceroys and my answer to you to our representatives at the courts of London, Paris, Berlin, St. Petersburg, and Japan.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.