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

Memorandum.

Chinese Legation, November 6, 1900.

Cablegram dated November 6, 1900, from Viceroy Chang Chih-tung, received by Minister Wu on the morning of November 7.

The other day I received a telegram from Chen, governor of Shensi, informing me that Yu Hsien had committed suicide by swallowing gold leaf, which news I wired to you. I have now received another telegram from Governor Chen stating that he has not yet received confirmation of Yu’s death, and he fears it is not reliable. I have, however, learned that Yu Hsien has left Shansi and that the governor of Shansi, Hsi Liang, is taking the responsibility of suppressing all rioters. Please convey the above news to the honorable Secretary of State.