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Minister Rockhill to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.—Pharaphrase.]
American Legation,
Peking , August 26, 1905 .

(Mr. Rockhill reports that the foreign office has informed him that the Chinese Government assumes no responsibility for the boycott; that the movement was started by the traders; and that it has taken action as a proof of friendship. The local authorities have again been instructed by telegraph to publish proclamations, to urge the people to attend to their own private affairs, and if any disturbances occur to stop them.)