4. Major LOWTHERasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has now been advised as to the state of affairs in Mexico; and whether he can give the House any information on the subject?
Mr. HARMSWORTHAs indicated in my reply to my hon. and gallant Friend on 26th April, there have recently been revolutionary outbreaks in various parts of Mexico.
So far as can be ascertained, British interests have not as yet been seriously endangered by such disturbances as have occurred.
His Majesty's Vice-Consul at Gomez Palacio states that foreign refugees have arrived there from Tlahualilo, and that he is arranging for a special train to convey them to the United States frontier.
The State of Lower California has declared its intention of remaining neutral in the fighting between the Government forces and the rebels.
Major LOWTHERIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the state of Lower California contains scarcely any British subjects and that the Republic of Mexico as a whole contains a great many British subjects and a great many British interests, and would it not be advisable to have some more detailed information which might be of assistance to those who are in anxiety in this country?
Mr. HARMSWORTHWe are watching this situation with great anxiety and receiving all the information we can get.