The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Hicks.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Mr. Adee informs Mr. Hicks that he is named special representative of the American National Red Cross to receive funds raised here for the earthquake sufferers, and is to distribute them through the Red Cross of Chile, or as he thinks best. Mr. Hicks is also told to notify the Chilean Government and consult it as to the disposition of the funds.