Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1902

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger.

Department of State,
Washington, January 23, 1902.

No. 442.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch, No. 845, of the 12th ultimo, reporting that you have instructed the United States consuls in China to assist Rear-Admiral Remey, U. S. Navy, commander in chief of the United States naval force on the Asiatic Station, in obtaining certain information desired by him regarding the navigable ports nearest to the mission stations and the routes that should be taken by a relieving force in order to reach the members of the missions or to meet them en route.

The Department cordially approves your action in the matter.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.