§ MR. GOURLEYasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether he is aware that intelligence has been received of the death of another of the crew of the Nisero, that others are suffering from fever, and that the whole require addional clothing; and, when he anticipates being able definitely to inform the House the result of the negotiations with the Dutch Government for the purpose of promoting active measures in order to obtain the immediate release of the men still alive?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEThe latest news of the crew is dated the 4th instant, in a telegram from C. Buhlor, dated July 11. Four deaths are reported; but the epidemic is said to have ceased, and the remainder of the crew were well. Medicines have been supplied by the Commander of Her Majesty's ship Pegasus, who has made arrangements for the transmission of letters fortnightly. The reply of the Netherlands Government to the last proposal of Her Majesty's Government is expected on Wednesday, and further Papers will be laid on the Table.
§ MR. GOURLEYWill the noble Lord say what the arrangements are which have been made with the Netherlands Government for the release of the men?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEUntil the answer of the Netherlands Government, to which I have just alluded, is received, I cannot make any statement; but directly that answer has been received the Papers will be laid before the House, and they will show the full state of the case.
§ MR. GOURLEYsaid, he would put another Question on Thursday on this subject.