§ 31. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been drawn to the continued bloodshed in Cuba and to the decree of President San Martin declaring a state of war following the third revolution within three months; and if he will consult with the United States Government with a view to avoiding further loss of life and the protection of British residents in the island?
§ Mr. EDENYes, Sir, my right hon. Friend's attention has been drawn to this situation, and His Majesty's Government are watching developments closely. My right hon. Friend does not feel, however, that such consultation as my hon. Friend suggests would serve any useful purpose at the present moment. I am happy to say that His Majesty's Minister has reported that there are no British casualties, and I have every confidence that he will continue to take such steps as seem most appropriate with a view to affording protection to British residents.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEIs my hon. Friend aware that if this undesirable state of things is allowed to continue in Cuba, it may have a very important bearing upon and repercussions in other parts of the world?
§ Sir A. M. SAMUELIs this not a case where His Majesty's Government might well invoke the good offices of the great Republic of South America?