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Philippine Red Cross and the 'hited States army.

6. I venture to point out that "ajor-General George

Grunert is commander of the Philippine Department of the United

States Army, which embraces all American troops stationed in

the "hilippines. Brigadier-General Henry Conger fratt is

commander of the Philippine Division and of Fort 11liam

McKinley only.

7. I avail myself of this opportunity of bringing to

your Excellency's notice the excellent work performed in con-

nection with the civilian refugees by Mr. A.1.C. Taylor. His

courtesy and geniality towarde 11, officials, servants or

rofugees, served to 8:oothe over many of the difficulties

which arose. He showed himself c^pable of handling any person

or situation, and my own work was greatly lesrened by his

efforts.

8.

I sa sending co y of this despatch to His Majesty's

Frincipal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and to His

Fajesty's Ambassador at Washington.

I have the honeur to be,

Sir,

Your Excellency's most,

obedient ervant,

Consul-General.

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