(23rd) Mr. Mitchell-Thompson asked the Secretaiy for Foreign Affairs when ther he was now able to state the names of the British delegates to the forthcoming Opium Conference at The Hagar.
Sir E. Grey: In addition to the gentlemen whose names I
Majesty's Goveroment will be represented at the Conference by Sir William Collins.
Mr. Mitchell-Thompson: Does that make four delegates or five Sir E. Grey: That makes fom Mr. Mitobell-Thompeon: Is the right hon. gentleman aware that the' Shanghai Congress Great Britain wax represented by five and will the question of appointing an extra delegate be onder consideration Sir E, Grey asked for notice.
Mr. King: My not " representative of commercial interests be appointed Sir E. Grey: I am not in a position to say without notice,
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