OTIS, FEBRUARY 17, 1900, 0130 AM

MANILA. (Received February 17, 1900-1.30 a. m.)

ADJUTANT-GENERAL, Washington:

With reference to your telegram of 16th, Hayes, Dugan, Tracy, Company F, Twenty-sixth Infantry, missing in campaign near Calinog, Panay, since November 27. Officer now investigating thinks he can prove their throats were cut by order padre of Calinog. Remains not found nor report submitted.

OTIS.