§ Mr. SPEAKER acquainted the House that he had received from the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the following letter relating to the death of Captain 1431 Scott, RN., and other members of the Antarctic Expedition:—
§ TRANSLATION.
§ London,
§ Feb. 13, 1913.
§ Sir,
§ I have the honour to communicate to you the following telegram, which I have just received from the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs:—
§ "The Chamber of Deputies has resolved to express its deepest condolences with the House of Commons in the glorious and heroic death of the explorer Captain Scott and his brave companions.
§ "I beg your Excellency to be the interpreter of these sentiments in which the Italian Government cordially associate themselves."
§ In asking you kindly to bring to the knowledge of the House of Commons the Resolution of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, in which the Italian Government cordially associate themselves, I venture also to express to you the sentiments of my very keen personal sympathy in the grief of the British nation at the loss of such valiant sons.
§ I have, etc.,
§ (Signed) IMPERIALI.
§ Sir E. Grey, Bart.,
§ Etc., etc., etc.
§ The House will probably desire me to send a suitable answer. [HON. MEMBERS indicated assent.]