§ MR. GOOCHI beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information as to the plundering of Armenian villages in the region of Diarbekr last November; and whether any representations in regard to the matter have been made to the Porte.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYYes, Sir; His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople reported at the time on the serious situation at Diarbekr. The condition of the whole of Armenia has been engaging the attention of His Majesty's Government, and Sir N. O'Connor has made earnest representations on the subject.