§ MR. T. E. SMITHasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If it is true that the "Murillo" has been released by the Spanish authorities; and, if so, whether on account of its being proved that she had not been 601 in collision with the "Northfleet" or on account of the owners having given security for any damages to which they may be found liable?
§ VISCOUNT ENFIELDNo information, either by telegraph or otherwise, has been received by the Foreign Office respecting the release of the Murillo by the Spanish authorities. I have seen Mr. Bell, the English engineer of the Murillo, this afternoon, and he states that, at the time of his leaving Cadiz, there was no question then of releasing the vessel. Of course I cannot undertake to say that the telegram in question was incorrect.