§ MR. STANLEY LEIGHTONsaid, he wished to ask the noble Lord the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs a Question of which he had not been able to give Notice—namely, Whether King John of Abyssinia had taken up arms as an ally of the British Government; and, if so, what pledges had been required against the adoption of cruel methods of warfare as practiced by uncivilized people, especially in regard to the infliction of torture?
§ LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICEI have answered an exactly similar Question put by another hon. Member. I said the Papers will shortly be laid on the Table.
§ MR. STANLEY LEIGHTONI will ask the noble Lord on Monday what are the terms of the engagement entered into between Admiral Hewett and King John of Abyssinia; and what is the 1617 consideration agreed upon for the military assistance of the King?