HC Deb 06 August 1900 vol 87 c892

On the Motion for Adjournment:—

MR. BRODRICK

I may read a telegram which has just been received from the Tsung-li-Yamen and communicated to the Foreign Office by the Chinese Minister. It is dated 30th July and runs— Foreign ministers all well; supply of vegetables, fruits, and other food stuffs has been repeatedly made to the Legations. The Foreign Ministers and Chinese authorities are now on very friendly terms. The successful termination of the conference for their conveyance under escort to Tientsin is expected, but on account of the recommencement of hostilities at Tientsin code telegrams for transmission to the representatives are considered undesirable. The following telegram has also been received from Consul Carles:— Tientsin, 4th August (via Chifu, 6). News of Japanese Legation received by Japanese Consul up to 1st August. Advance of allied forces has commenced to-day. In pursuance of the Order of the House of the 16th day of July last, Mr. Speaker adjourned the House without Question put.

Adjourned at ten minutes before One of the clock.