§ Mr. HAYESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now give the result of his inquiries as to the conditions under which alien seamen were engaged on the s.s. "River Tyne," which opened articles in Palermo in October last year?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKI find upon inquiry that the crew were engaged at rates varying from £4 to £5 below the National Maritime Board rates. The consular officers concerned are being instructed to inform masters that the standard rates must be paid, and the situation will be closely watched.