§ MR. E. STANHOPEasked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether it is true that the Ameer of Afghanistan has lately been endeavouring to bring about an interview between himself and the viceroy of India; and, whether the object of such an interview have been explained by him or by the British Envoy at Cabul; and what answer the Government of India has given to the request?
§ MR. J. K. CROSSThe Ameer has expressed a wish to visit India for an interview with the viceroy, and has been informed that he will be received in the autumn.
§ MR. E. STANHOPEHas the Ameer explained the objects of the interview he seeks?
§ MR. J. K. CROSSYes, Sir; be has explained the objects of the interview.
§ MR. E. STANHOPEWill the hon. Gentleman state them to the House?
§ MR. J. K. CROSSI do not think it is desirable that they should be explained to the House. A question of this kind is a matter which requires negotiations; and it would be very unusual, as my hon. Friend must know, to state them to the House.