Mr. Hill to Mr. Storer.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

(Mr. Hill states that reports have been received by the Department that the Filipino junta at Madrid has decided to continue the war in the Philippine Islands against the United States, and has sent five of its members to the scene of war to succeed Aguinaldo in command.

Mr. Storer is directed to investigate thoroughly and report all obtainable particulars as to the departure and destination of the members of the junta referred to.)