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

Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Shanghai, August 8, 1900.

Japanese couriers, 1st August, report: “Attack on legations recommenced.” Fowler wires advance from Tientsin began 5th. Sheng says viceroys expecting edict degrading them—ordering them commit suicide. Thinks they would obey if from Empress. Tsungli Yamen informs me will transmit peaceful messages. Answered protesting, demanding free communication.

Goodnow.