MR. J. W. LOWTHER (Cumberland, Penrith)I desire to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs a question, of which I have (given him private notice, as to Morocco—namely, whether, considering the possibilities of disturbances arising in Morocco, any arrangements have been entered into with the French or other Governments with a view to watching our special interests in that country; also what-policy it is intended to pursue?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir E. GREY, Northumberland, Berwick)Communications have passed between the various European Powers interested in Morocco, with the result that a general desire has been expressed to act in concert to maintain the status quo as far as European interests are concerned. It has not yet been decided to formally recognise a new Sultan. Mean- 1231 while various Powers have made known their intention of keeping ships of war within reach of Morocco for the protection of the life and property of their respective subjects, if disturbances should occur.