§ 87. Lieut.-Commander KENW0RTHYasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is satisiied with the forces available at Tientsin and Peking respectively, in view of the present situation in China; and whether it is intended to either withdraw or strengthen these forces?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe situation is being closely watched by His Majesty's Government, but I am not able to make any statement on the matter.
§ 89. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War what is the destination of the fresh brigade ordered to China?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe brigade is under orders to proceed to Hong Kong.