§ 1. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is in a position to give full particulars of the incident which occurred on 5th March in which the United States coastguard destroyer "Cassin" fired several shots at the British steamer "Isle of June" off the Florida coast?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINThe only definite information that I have yet received on this case is that Captain Wheeler, of the s.s. "Isle of June," has been committed for trial on the charges of obstructing and restraining a United States officer in the execution of his duty, and of brandishing a firearm on the arrival of his vessel at her destination at Miami, Florida. Captain Wheeler is understood to have been released on bail. His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington has, however, requested the United States Government to furnish him with full particulars of this incident, and to explain why the "Isle of June" has been refused clearance from Miami.
§ Mr. DAYMay I ask whether those particulars have been furnished yet, and whether the right hon. Gentleman has them?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINNo, Sir; the opening words of my answer were that this was all the information that I had at present.