London vit Bombay, March 8. In the House of Commons Mr.
Asquith stated that, on February 18, Lord Tweedmouth had received a letter from the German Emperor which was a purely personal and uvate communication. Lord eedmouth's answer was equally uvate and informal. Neither: letter nor answer was known to or communicated to the Cabinet.
In view of the reports now circulating Mr. Asquith said that he might add that the final decision regarding the Navy Estimates for the year was taken before the letter arrived. This statement was greeted with loud cheers.
Prior to Mr. Asquith's statement the Cubinet met in the House in order clearly to discuss the nature of that statement.
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