§ 4. Sir EDWARD BEAUCHAMPasked whether any representations had been made to the Turkish Government with respect to the detention of a number of vessels under the Greek flag laden with grain for Mediterranean, Continental, and English ports, and insured in this country, and whether such detention, before a declaration of war, is contrary to the principles of international law?
§ Sir E. GREYHis Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople has been instructed to point out to the Turkish Government that, in the opinion of His Majesty's Government, the detention of the vessels in question cannot be justified by international law, and that, in so far as the interests of British subjects are affected, His Majesty's Government must strictly reserve all rights.
§ Sir E. BEAUCHAMPMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman has received any information to show that the Turkish Government have given consideration to the representations made by His Majesty's Government?
§ Sir E. GREYI have not yet got any further information. If the hon. Member will put down a question, I will give him what further information I receive.