§ MR. J. HOLMSasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If his attention has been drawn to a telegram which appears in the "Times" of yesterday from Brussels, giving an extract from the "Nord" newspaper, in which it is stated
that Lord Derby has sent to Constantinople, not a despatch, but a letter declaring categorically that the Porte must not rely in any way upon England;and, if he will inform the House if this statement was correct?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERThe hon. Gentleman called my attention to the telegram yesterday, and I have made inquiries at the Foreign Office. I am informed there is no foundation for the statement in the Nord.