§ LORD BALCARRES (Lancashire, Chorley)On behalf of the hon. Member for Mid. Armagh, I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether an agreement has yet been arrived at with regard to the establishment of a branch of the Chinese Maritime Customs at Dalny; and, if so, whether he is in a position to state the nature of the agreement and when effect will be given to its provisions.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYHis Majesty's Minister reported on the 31st ultimo that an agreement was signed on 30th May, providing for the functioning of a Custom House at Dalny from 1st July next, if the necessary arrangements were completed by that date. The reply to the second part of the Question is at present in the negative.