§ Sir R. COOPERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if His Majesty's Minister at The Hague refused a passport to Troelstra on the ground that the Seamen' Union would interfere with his passage; and, if not, what reason was given?
Mr. BALFOURIn informing Mr. Troelstra of the decision of His Majesty's Government, Sir W. Townley pointed out that if he persisted in his request some regrettable incident might occur, such as the refusal of the firemen and crew of the vessel on which he attempted to sail to put to sea.