Memorandum in response to the Italia/n ambassadors communication of a telegram dated October 19 received by him, from the Italian minister for foreign affairs.
Department of State,
Washington , October 19, 1900 .
Washington , October 19, 1900 .
Minister Conger has not yet answered our inquiry in the categorical form indicated in the telegram of the Marquis Visconti-Venosta.
Upon his general response, this Government is instructing him that while the list of the culpable persons given in the Chinese edict of September 25 may be taken as a basis, the foreign ministers in Pekin may designate additional names to the negotiations.