§ 3. Lord ROBERT CECILasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a position to say if any, and, if so, how many, of those responsible for the atrocities on the Putumayo have been punished?
§ Sir E. GREYWe have not heard that any have yet been punished; some were arrested, but their trials were not proceeded with pending further arrests of more important persons. Orders for arrest have recently been issued against Señores Arana and Vega.
§ Mr. SWIFT MacNEILLIs it not a fact that 157 warrants have been issued and only nine arrests made, and that not one of these men have been brought to justice?
§ Sir HILDRED CARLILEHas the warrant for the arrest of Senior Arana been served?
§ Sir E. GREYI must ask for notice of that. I do not know whether I should be able to answer that even in this country.
§ Mr. SWIFT MacNEILLAm I not correct in the statement I have made that only nine arrests have been made, and that not one was brought to punishment?
§ Sir E. GREYThe first sentence of my answer is that we have not heard that anyone has yet been punished.
§ Mr. KINGIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Senior Arana is stated to be on his way to this country; if he arrives here will a warrant be issued for his apprehension here?
§ Sir E. GREYI do not think that is a very discreet question.