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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Rockhill.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Washington, April 29, 1901.

(Mr. Hay states that he will be absent from Washington for a month, but can always be reached by telegraph.

Much is necessarily left to Mr. Rockhill’s discretion; he is instructed to favor moderation both in amount and terms of payment. This Government thinks increased privileges and administrative reforms are more desirable than a large cash indemnity.

All that has been done by Mr. Rockhill is cordially approved.)