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File No. 893.00/2006.

The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.

No. 1043.]
American Legation,
Peking, October 9, 1913.

Sir: I have the honor to enclose a copy in translation of a note dated the 8th instant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, informing the Legation that the present Provisional Vice-President, Li Yuan-hung, has been elected Vice-President of the Republic of China, and requesting that this information be conveyed to the American Government.

I have [etc.]

E. T. Williams.
[Inclosure—Translation.]

The Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Chargé d’Affaires.

No. 466.]
Foreign Office,
Peking, October 8, 1913.

Sir: With reference to the election of the Vice President by the Assembly on October 7, 1913, I have the honor to inform you that I am in receipt of a report from the Speaker of the Assembly to the effect that the present Provisional Vice President, Li Yuan-hung, has been elected Vice President of the Republic of China. I have the honor to request that this intelligence be conveyed to the American Government.

Sun Pao Ki.