HC Deb 19 March 1917 vol 91 cc1545-6
46. Mr. BROOKES

asked the Prime Minister whether he has received from the Chinese politician Sun Yat Sen any telegram dealing with China's position in the War; whether he is aware that this telegram has been published in the Far East and that the British in the Far East strongly suspect the sender of being under enemy influence, which has most probably inspired the message; and whether, under these circumstances, he intends to attach any importance whatever to it?

Sir G. CAVE

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has asked me to reply to this question. The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The telegram in question has been published in the Far East. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. BROOKES

Would it be convenient for the right hon. Gentleman to communicate the contents of that telegram to the Members of this House?

Sir G. CAVE

I will inquire about that.