HC Deb 04 March 1887 vol 311 cc1361-2
MR. T. M. HEALY

Does the right hon. Gentleman the First Lord of the Treasury propose to take other classes of Supply on Monday, beyond those on the Paper?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

We shall only take those on the Paper.

MR. ANDERSON (Elgin and Nairn)

May I ask whether Her Majesty's Government have received any information to-night with regard to the rising in Bulgaria?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)

Her Majesty's Government have received news of the entire suppression of the ridings in Bulgaria. These were confined to a small portion of the troops at Silistria and Rustchuk, and appear to have been prompted by emissaries of the refugees. They were speedily suppressed, and at Rustchuk the loyal troops were ardently supported by the populace. No disturbances have occurred elsewhere.

DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

Is it true, as is stated in the evening papers, that Germany has instigated these risings?

SIR JAMES FERGUSSON

I have not even heard of the report, and I do not suppose that there is the slightest foundation for it.