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. Porter.

[Circular telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , July 2, 1900 .

(Mr. Hay instructs Mr. Porter to inform the minister for foreign affairs that this Government has given orders to its forces not to attack central and southern Chinese provinces so long as the local authorities maintain order and protect foreigners. Mr. Hay has communicated his purposes to other powers.)