HC Deb 30 April 1872 vol 210 c2019

TRIBUNAL OF ARBITRATION (GENEVA).

THE INDIRECT CLAIMS.

CORRESPONDENCE.—OBSERVATIONS.

MR. GLADSTONE

Last evening, Sir, a Question was put to me in reference to the arrival from America of the Despatch in answer to Lord Granville's Note of the 20th of March, and I stated that it had not then arrived. I may mention now that the Despatch reached General Schenck last night some time after I made the statement to which I have referred. This information has been given to Lord Granville by the United States Minister, who has not, however, stated the length of time that will be occupied in copying the document, which is, I understand, of some length. Therefore, I cannot say absolutely when General Schenck will place the Despatches in the hands of Her Majesty's Government.