§ MR. NORRIS (Tower Hamlets, Limehouse)asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If he has any information as to the ill-usage of British seamen in the ports on the Pacific coast, 42 and if any representations to that effect have been made to the Foreign Office, either direct or through the Board of Trade; and, if so, what measures are proposed to be taken?
§ THE UNDER SECTETARY OF STATE (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)If some indication could be given as to the time and place where the alleged ill-usage occurred, inquiry will be made; but no such representations have been received lately.