HC Deb 16 March 1908 vol 186 c210
SIR GILBERT PARKER (Gravesend)

Is there at present a British warship in the vicinity of Hayti, where a serious outbreak has occurred, and, if not, will the Government send one to protect British subjects?

MR. ASQUITH

Orders were sent this morning for the despatch to Hayti of the "Cressy," an armoured cruiser of 12,000 tons,' and of the "Indefatigable," a protected cruiser of 3,600 tons.

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