§ 69. Mr. RILEYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the naval forces of the Treaty Powers now in Chinese waters are in any way coordinated; and, if so, under whose command?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINIt is the invariable practice for the naval forces of the Treaty Powers in China to keep in touch with one another and to co-operate as necessary. No special instructions have been issued.