Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Pekin, May 21, 1900.

Boxers greatly increased in this province in and around Pekin. Village 40 miles Pekin burned. Sixty native Catholics killed. No foreigners attacked. Chinese Government aroused and promises immediate suppression. Diplomatic corps demanded immediate effective measures. Newark en route Taku. I hope and believe the worst has passed.

Conger.