§ Commander BOWERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the state of tension prevailing in the waters off Tientsin on the coast of Hopei, he will direct the admiral commanding the China squadron to cause this area to be patrolled forthwith in anticipation of the general visit of the Fleet at the end of this month?
§ Sir S. HOAREI am not aware of any circumstances in the area in question such as would justify the special measures suggested by the hon. and gallant Member.