Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1910

Chargé Fletcher to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

American Legation,
Peking, January 20, 1910.

Mr. Fletcher reports that he is informed that an edict was issued to-day ratifying the Chinchow agreement, but reserving unacceptable provisions. Mr. Fletcher adds that the text of the memorial is not yet available.