§ 25. Mr. W. J. BROWNasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Chinese Government has opened up negotiations with His Majesty's Government regarding the rendition of the international settlement at Kulangsu, opposite Amoy; how many and which foreign Powers are interested in this settlement; and whether His Majesty's Government has any objection to its rendition if demanded by the Chinese Government?
Mr. A. HENDERSONThe foreign Powers besides China, interested in the international settlement at Kulangsu, are Japan, Great Britain, America, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. China has not opened negotiations regarding rendition. She has in recent years put forward various proposals for 909 increased Chinese representation in the municipal administration, which has been effected in consequence. Any further proposals she may make would certainly meet with a sympathetic response from His Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. REMERWhen the right hon. Gentleman uses the word "America," does he mean the United States of America?