§ *SIR EDWARD SASSOON (Hythe)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Pacific Cable Board have now definitely decided to commence the laying of their cable.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.The various Governments interested have accepted the recommendations of the Pacific Cable Committee, and tenders for the establishment of the cable will be called for immediately.