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

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Peking, December 24, 1900.

(Mr. Conger reports that the first formal meeting was had with Prince Ching this date. His and Li’s full powers were presented. The joint note was placed in his hands. Li was not present, being slightly indisposed.)