§ 54. Sir J. JARDINEasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is in a position to make a statement as regards the employment of the troops on the River Tigris and the River Euphrates?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir, I cannot make any statement on the subject.
§ Sir J. D. REESAre there any troops on the Euphrates, as distinguished from the Tigris?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINI said I could not make any statement on the matter.