§ MR. CHILDERS (Edinburgh, S.)asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether it is the case that words have been introduced into the Copyright Bill now before Congress at Washington under which the privilege of copyright, in the case of a British author, would only be granted if the work were printed in the United States; and whether he has any information to give to the House on the subject?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)Such words have been introduced into the Bill, which, as so amended, has passed the Senate. It is now under the consideration of the House of Representatives. I am sorry to say that I am unable to give the House any further information.