§ Mr. FELLasked how many vessels belonging to the Government are now stationed on the West Coast of Africa for the purpose of assisting in the suppression of the traffic in slaves?
§ Mr. McKENNAOne vessel is stationed on the West Coast of Africa. I am not aware that there is any traffic in slaves there to be suppressed, but she has the necessary authority if the occasion arose.
§ Mr. McKENNAI could not state where the vessel is at present.