§ Mr. ASTORasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he proposes to publish the Consular Reports in regard to the condition of affairs in the Congo Free State; and, if so, when?
§ Sir E. GREYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. It is my intention to publish a collection of Consular Reports when I receive those of two Consular officers who are at present on tour in the Congo State.