Foreign Relations of the United States, 1901, Appendix, Affairs in China, Report of William W. Rockhill, Late Commissioner to China, with Accompanying Documents

Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Washington , August 26, 1900 .

(Mr. Adee states that Mr. Rockhill was appointed, while Mr. Conger was inaccessible, as special agent to examine and report on situation. He will reach Peking shortly. Instructs to confer fully with him, and make joint recommendation as to action now and for the future.)