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. Rockhill.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Washington, September 3, 1901.

(Mr. Adee states that a telegram from viceroy Nanking relative to Woosung bar has been communicated to him by the minister from China. Says a wholly foreign bureau objectionable; invasion sovereignty of China, and stating the foreign ministers say unless Woosung demands complied with they will not agree to increased tariff.

Mr. Adee states that prompt general settlement should not be interfered with by a local demand of this character, and directs Mr. Rockhill to cable situation briefly.)