§ Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can give the House any information regarding the occupation of Tabriz by the Turks?
§ Lord R. CECILThe Turkish forces have been in occupation of Tabriz since the 7th instant. The British Consul and colony have left the city, and are on their way to Tehran. It is understood that the enemy forces have taken possession of the British and United States Consulates and the United States hospital, and have disregarded the protests made to them on this head by the Spanish Consular Agent, under whose protection these premises had been placed.