§ 2. Mr. NEWMANasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, whether he has any information to give the House as regards the protection and safety of British lives and property in Torreon and Mexico City?
§ Mr. ACLANDI have no information on this point as regards Torreon. As regards Mexico City, the British Admiral in Mexican Waters has been authorised to send to the British Legation such arms as are necessary for the defence of British lives in a possible emergency.
§ Mr. NEWMANHave any marines been landed?
§ Mr. ACLANDI think not—certainly no force of marines in connection with Mexico City.
§ Mr. NEWMANWhere have they been landed?
§ Mr. ACLANDI think no force has been landed anywhere.