HC Deb 14 August 1876 vol 231 c1206

In reply to Mr. T. E. Smith,

MR. BOURKE

said, that the Government were not as yet aware whether the accused would be tried for murder or manslaughter. Her Majesty's Government had already given instructions to our Minister at Athens not only to watch the case narrowly, but to take care that a proper means of defence should be given to the captain.