HC Deb 24 June 1884 vol 289 c1236
MR. ARTHUR ARENOLD

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether he has yet received from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington information of the safety of Mr. Alfred Sheldon?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

From a despatch received yesterday at the Foreign Office, dated the 13th instant, it appears that up to that date the inquiries that were being made by the authorities to discover the whereabouts of Mr. Alfred Sheldon has been unsuccessful; but my hon. Friend may feel certain that no effort will be spared to secure the release of this gentleman, whose position is, I am aware, the cause of great anxiety to a numerous circle of friends and relatives.