2. Mr. Hannah askedthe Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what information he has as to the fresh demands presented by the Japanese to the British chairman of the Municipal Council of Kulangsu, Amoy; and whether any steps have been taken to support the foreign administration of Kulangsu against demands calculated to subject the settlement of Kulangsu to Japanese domination?
§ Mr. ButlerThe Japanese Consul-General at Amoy presented four requests to the Kulangsu Municipal Council on 20th January. Three of these presented no difficulty, but the fourth was for the immediate appointment of six Japanese sergeants in the police force. In consequence, the three non-Japanese members of the Council resigned on 23rd January, leaving it without a quorum. Since then the functions of the Council have been carried on by the Consular body. Negotiations have been proceeding between the Japanese Consul-General and His Majesty's Consul-General, in his capacity of senior Consul.
§ Mr. HannahIs not the present position extremely unsatisfactory?