§ Mr. CROFTasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether in connection with the reciprocity negotiations the British Ambassador was acting under instructions; and, if so, whether such instructions were given by the Home-Government?
§ Mr. ACLANDHis Majesty's Ambassador at Washington acted throughout the negotiations in accordance with his general duty to promote at all times good relations between Canada and the United States. As has been frequently stated, no special instructions were given on the matter.