Ninety U.S. troops took on 1,000 Filipinos at Siniloan.
American diplomats discussed the situation in China.
Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.
Legation of the United States,
Pekin, China, September 16, 1900.
Sir: A whole month has elapsed since the arrival of the “relief expedition” and the flight of the Imperial court, and apparently no progress has been made toward reestablishment of Chinese authority here or negotiations for a settlement.
Princa Ching is still waiting the arrival of Li Hung Chang. Most of the foreign ministers here are without instructions. At a meeting of the diplomatic corps yesterday it was suggested that if the Emperor and Empress Dowager could be induced to return to Pekin negotiations might be greatly facilitated. All agreed that if they could be withdrawn from the influence of Prince Tuan and other pernicious advisers it would be better. Much time could also be saved, because, if acts of Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang must be presented to the Throne for approval, it would take weeks to get them to Sianfu and returned. * * *
It was agreed that each would write an informal note to Prince Ching suggesting the return of the “Emperor and Empress Dowager,” “the Court,” or the “Emperor,” as he pleased. I preferred to mention only the “Emperor,” and have written Prince Ching accordingly, inclosing a copy herewith of the note sent him.
I have the honor to be, etc.,
E.H. Conger
Um. . . .
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