HC Deb 04 May 1898 vol 57 c268A
MR. T. M. HEALY (Louth, N.)

Will the right honourable Gentleman state what is the position in Manila this morning?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY

In answer to the honourable Member, I may say that we have no telegrams at all from Manila: the cable has been cut, so that none are likely to arrive except through communication with Hong-kong. I will repeat to the House what I said yesterday, that H.M.S. Linnet ought to be on the spot, and that another ship should be sent there to protect British interests.