London, Mar. 5.
Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of of State for Foreign Affairs, was asked in the House of Commons whether the Government was prepared to admit Japan's claim to be consulted, as of right, in the matter of the Chinchou-Aigun Railway and if so, in what manner such attitude could be reconciled with the existing negotiations between Japan and Great Britain as rogards Manchurii further, whether shi, Russia's claim to be consulted was based on any treaty or agreement.
Sir Edward Grey replied that it was clearly not for the Government to admit, deny or define the rights and interests of other Powers in this matter, but to regulate its own action by its own treaty rights, obligations and interests—Special Service.
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