§ MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)asked the Under Secretary of State for 261 India, Whether any gentlemen connected with Messrs. Streeter, jewellers, London, were present with the military expedition to the Ruby Mines in Burmah; and, if yes, in what capacity they were present, and by whose permission or authority; and, whether any agreement has been made between the Government and any person relative to the working of such mines?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)Mr. Streeter, junior, accompanied the expedition to the Ruby Mines in Burmah, in his private capacity, with the permission of the British authorities. No agreement has been made between the Government and any person relative to working the mines.