§ MR. WHITLEY (Halifax)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has any information relating to the reported arrest of thirty-two Chinamen on the Simmer and Jack Mine on the charge of forming a secret society; whether the society was in the nature of a trade union; and what punishment was inflicted.
§ MR. LYTTELTONThe hon. Member promised to furnish me with the report on which he bases his Question, but has not done so. I have not yet received the information from Lord Milner, but will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I receive it.
§ MR. WHITLEYI regret that I misunderstood the right hon. Gentleman; 708 I thought he was going to cable for information.