The report, says the dispatch, was received through "high diplomatic authority in Turkey, reporting the testimony of trustworthy witnesses over wide areas," in the regions mentioned. According to the dispatch, these witnesses have seen famished Aime-niatis-eating grass, herbs and locusts, and, in desperate cases, animals found dead and human bodies are reported to have been eaten. The dispatch continues: "The witnesses have seen thousands of deported Armenians under tents in the open. In caravans, descending the river in boats, and in all phases of their miserable life. Only in few places, the government issue any rations, and those quite insufficient. With few exceptions, no shelter of any kind is provided, and the people coming from a cold climate are left under the scorching desert sun without food and water. Temporary relief can only be obtained by the few able to pay officials. The misery and hopelessness of the situation are such that many are reported to resort to suicide. In illustrating the methods employed, reports are made of the gathering of a group of children whom they care of, and care for, an educated young widow from. 