§ 10. Mr. DAYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has had any recent communications from the representatives of His Majesty's Government in China as to the present position in that country; and can he give the House particulars?
§ 12. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any information to give the House regarding the situation in China?
17. Commander SOUTFIBYasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will make a statement as to the position of the Nanking Government in Northern China?
Mr. A. HENDERSONI have received no reports from His Majesty's representative in China as to the present position in that country since I replied to questions on this subject, on the 26th instant. It is reported in the Press that the Northern forces have occupied Chengchow without meeting resistance, and that one general, whose allegiance to Nanking was in doubt, has joined the opposition.
§ Captain MACDONALDHave special steps been taken to safeguard British interests?
Mr. HENDERSONI answered that question on Wednesday, and, as far as my information went, there was no danger.
§ Commander SOUTHBYWill the right hon. Gentleman ask the British representative in China for further information regarding the position of the Nanking Government?
Mr. HENDERSONIf the hon. and gallant Member will give me the point on which he wants information, I will see if I can obtain it.