Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part I

Mr. Denby to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Peking, October 15, 1895.

Seventeen criminals will be executed Kutien; Yamên agrees all leaders to be executed; all participants sentenced; all implicated to be tried. Commission will probably be adjourned. Imperial decree issued referring subordinate Szechuan officials to board for punishment.

Denby

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