File No. 893.3311/23.
The American Chargé d’Affaires at
Peking to the Secretary of
State.
American Legation,
Peking, September 29,
1911.
No. 342.]
Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith a
copy in translation of a note received from the Prince of Ch’ing
conveying the thanks of the Chinese Government for the reception
accorded the Chinese cruiser Hai Ch’i on the 10th
instant.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure.]
The Prince of Ch’ing
to the American Chargé
d’Affaires.
Foreign Office,
Peking, September 28,
1911.
F. O. 139.]
Excellency: I am in receipt of a note from
the admiralty board stating that Commander Ch’eng has telegraphed
that the Chinese cruiser Hai Ch’i sailed from
England for America on the 31st of August and arrived at New York on
the 10th of September. The cruiser was most cordially received by
the American authorities, to the high appreciation of the Chinese
officers. The admiralty asks that a note may be sent to the American
minister to express its thanks.
The reception given to the Hai Ch’i on this
occasion is another proof of the friendly relations existing between
the two nations, and I write to express the sincere thanks of my
Government, which I ask your excellency to convey to the American
Government.
Seal of the Wai-Wu Pu.
