HC Deb 21 July 1887 vol 317 c1631
ADMIRAL FIELD (Sussex, Eastbourne)

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign. Affairs, Whether he had seen the report in the newspapers stating that a merchant seaman had been deliberately shot dead by a Spanish sentry on the quay at the Port of Bilbao; and, whether he would inquire into the matter and demand satisfaction for the outrage and compensation for the poor man's family?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)

, in reply, said, undoubtedly such an occurrence would receive inquiry. A Report would be obtained. Of course, it would be quite premature to say what would be done until the result of the inquiry was made known.