Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1901

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger.

Department of State,
November 8, 1901.

No. 407.]

Sir: I confirm herewith telegrams^a from and to you respecting the death of Earl Li Hung-chang.

The Government and people of the United States sympathize with China in the loss sustained by her in the death of the statesman who for so many years shone preeminent in the councils of his country, and who gave many proofs of his esteem and friendship for the United States.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.

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