HC Deb 04 February 1878 vol 237 c927
MR. ASHBURT

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the attention of Her Majesty's Government has been directed to a pamphlet, printed in Constantinople, entitled "Les Re-sponsibilites," purporting to give copies of letters from eminent Russians, inspiring rebellion in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and adjacent Provinces; and, whether any measures have been taken to ascertain if the originals of the letters in question, now or lately in possession of the Porte, are authentic documents?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Copies of this pamphlet have been sent to the various Members of Her Majesty's Government, including myself, and, from what I can learn, it seems probable that some of the documents containing letters are authentic. I have, however, no such information as would justify me in speaking with certainty on the subject.