Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1906, (In two parts), Part I

The Emperor of China to President Roosevelt.

[Telegram.]

Peking, China ,
April 17, 1906 .

Greeting: We are very much pleased on receiving Your Excellency’s special telegram of congratulation upon the auspicious completion of the new cable joining the Pacific coast of your country to the Far East. It is our sincere hope that by the completion of this new cable the commerce of your country and China will become more prosperous.

By order of the Empress Dowager we now offer to Your Excellency our sincere congratulations.

Emperor of China.