§ SIR E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT () Sheffield, EcclesallI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether Her Majesty's war vessels Pallas, Pigmy, and Swift have withdrawn from the mouth of the Menam and outside the limits of the blockade in consequence of directions from the French Admiral Humann; and what British men-of-war remain at Bangkok for the protection of British subjects and British commerce? Can the right hon. Gentleman also state whether the blockade has been raised?
THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Sir U. KAY-SHUTTLE-WORTH,) Lancashire, ClitheroeSo far as is known, the Linnet remains at Bangkok. A telegram has been received from her dated Bangkok, 3rd August, stating "Blockade raised." No information has been received as to the movements of the Pallas and Swift. The Pigmy is not off the Menam River, so far as is known, but by last advices was at Singapore.
§ SIR E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETTCan the right hon. Gentleman inform us whether any demand was made for the withdrawal of our ships from certain limits under this "pacific blockade"?
§ SIR E. GREYPerhaps I may be allowed to answer the question. We are informed that no demand was made by the French Admiral that British war vessels should leave Bangkok, and their removal outside the blockade limits would never have been permitted by Her Majesty's Government.