§ Mr. GEORGE GOOCHasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what steps are being taken by the Turkish Government and the representatives of the Great Powers to relieve the distress resulting from the massacres of Armenians in Asia Minor and to prevent their recurrence?
§ Sir E. GREYTwo battleships of the Mediterranean Fleet have visited Mersina and have done what was possible to relieve distress by landing stores arid by lending medical assistance. German, Italian, and French warships have also-visited the port, and two United States cruisers are proceeding thither. On the first outbreak of disorders the Turkish Government despatched military tentso and provisions to Adana, and the Turkish Parliament have voted a sum of £T.20,00a. for relief work, which, it is believed, is to be regarded as a first instalment, only. Troops from other towns have been, drafted to Adana to prevent the recurrence of disorder, and the Vali of the province has been replaced. A court-martial has been sent from Constantinople to inquire into the origin of the disturbances and to punish the instigators.