HC Deb 28 April 1898 vol 56 c1403
MR. DILLON

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether it is a fact that the Admirals at Canea have telegraphed to their Governments demanding the reinforcement of the European garrison and the withdrawal of half the Turkish forces from the island?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

A communication has been addressed by the Admirals to their Governments to the effect indicated in the Question.