File No. 493.11H52/40.

The Acting Secretary of State to the American Minister.

[Extract]
No. 290.]

Sir: In view of the claims already presented and the likelihood that others will be forthcoming, it is requested that the Legation report what action, if any, has been taken by the commission appointed by the Diplomatic Body at Peking to formulate principles for the guidance of the various Legations in disposing of the claims of their respective nationals against China resulting from recent disturbances.

I am [etc.]

Huntington Wilson.