§ 4. Mr. KINGasked whether, in the event of his resuming negotiations for ratifying the arbitration treaty with the United States, he will approach other Great Powers with a view to their joining simultaneously in the treaty?
§ Sir E. GREYHis Majesty's Government have come to no decision at present on the question of resuming negotiations for the ratification of the treaty in question. They are, therefore, unable to express any opinion with regard to the proposal that they should approach other Great Powers in the sense proposed.