§ 5. Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the extent of British interests in Mexico, and the prejudicial effect upon such interests of the continued unrest in that country, he has taken any steps, and, if so, what steps, consistently with the Monroe doctrine, to urge upon the Government of the United States the desirability of taking such action as shall conduce to the early restoration of order in Mexico?
§ Sir E. GREYThe action of His Majesty's Government has been confined to approaching the Mexican Government with requests for protection for such British interests as are known to have been, or to be endangered, and to the dispatch of a ship on certain occasions to places on the coast where danger has been apprehended. It would be entirely contrary to international practice to approach the United States Government in the manner suggested by the hon. Member.
§ Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSONIn view of recent occurrences has a ship been sent to Mexican waters?
§ Sir E. GREYThe recent occurrence has been in the city of Mexico and not at a port. I do not think any ship is under orders immediately to go to a port, but if the hon. Member will give me notice I will ascertain.