HC Deb 15 May 1873 vol 215 cc2017-8
MR. EASTWICK

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the statement contained in the last number of "Ocean Highways," page 79, is correct that a map has been published in Russia showing that the Russian frontier has been extended to Bujnurd in Khurasan, and that a line of fortified posts up to that place has been occupied by the Russians?

VISCOUNT ENFIELD

Sir, I have not yet been able to ascertain whether such a map as that mentioned in the extract from Ocean Highways exists in Russia, as the latest confidential map in the possession of the Foreign Office does not indicate such an extension of frontier or of forts as is referred to in the hon. Member's Question; an inquiry on the subject has been made at St. Petersburg, but the answer has not been received.