§ MR. M'ARTHURasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether it is true that within the last few days Dr. William Stewart, who was concerned as a principal in the recent Paraguayan trial at Edinburgh, has sent his credentials to the Foreign Office as Minister for Paraguay; and, whether, under the circumstances, Her Majesty's Government is prepared to recognize him in that capacity?
§ VISCOUNT ENFIELDSir, a short time since Dr. Stewart presented a letter to the Foreign Office, conferring upon him in somewhat vague terms a diplomatic character as confidential agent of the Republic of Paraguay. He was informed that, being a British subject, he could not be received in any diplomatic character whatever; but if he were named Consul for Paraguay he would be recognized as such, and communicated with accordingly.