HC Deb 20 July 1888 vol 329 c37
MR. WALLACE(for Mr. WATT) (Glasgow, Camlachie)

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the Government have received any official information with reference to a Revolution which is reported to have broken out in Venezuela; and, whether, diplomatic relations being suspended, Her Majesty's Government have given any instructions with reference to the protection of the lives and property of British subjects in that country?

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

News has reached Her Majesty's Government of a revolutionary outbreak in the Province of Guarico, connected with the election of the new President of Venezuela. British interests in that country are at present under the protection of the German Representative.