Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1906, (In two parts), Part I

Minister Hicks to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Santiago, August 19, 1906.

(Mr. Hicks reports 30 deaths in Santiago and much destruction of property, Valparaiso reported 500 deaths and immense destruction by fire; many other towns wiped out. He states there is universal mourning.)