File No. 24074/8.

Minister Calhoun to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Mr. Calhoun refers to his April 22, and says that Military Attaché Reeves, who is on a tour of inspection has arrived at Hankow, and that the legation has requested him to go to Chang-sha, especially with a view to ascertaining the extent of the damage done to American property.