§ MR. LONSDALE (Armagh, Mid.)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state what is the present condition of affairs in Morocco; and whether British residents at Tetuan have been warned to leave the place.
§ LORD CRANBORNEThe northern part of Morocco is in a condition of rather serious disturbance. According to recent information the tribes in the North and East are in a state of ferment. The country around Tangier is reported to be unsettled, and the road from that town to Tetuan to be unsafe. More recent reports are, however, less disquieting. We have not heard so far that British residents have been warned to leave Tetuan, nor does there appear to be any danger to Europeans residing at other ports.
§ MR. LONSDALEIs it not proposed to give any protection to British residents in Tetuan?
§ LORD CRANBORNEI do not think that any representations have been made by our responsible officials as to the necessity for that, and the Government have not therefore supposed that any protection is required; but of course the Government will watch the course of events and do what is necessary.
§ LORD CRANBORNENo.
Later on the noble Lord corrected himself and said there was a British Vice-Consul at the place.