asked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement regarding the circumstances attending the murder of Mrs. Evans in Mexico; whether the murderers have been brought to justice; and whether he has received any communication from the Mexican Government regarding the matter; and whether any and what amends have been offered or demanded for the outrage?

The case of those charged with the murder of Mrs. Evans is still sub judice, and I prefer therefore at present to make no statement regarding the circumstances attending the murder. His Majesty's Government are watching the progress of the legal proceedings closely. I have received, through the goad offices of the United States Government, communications from the Mexican Government, stating that the latter are conscious of having acted with full regard to their international obligations and with dueenergy and promptitude, that they greatly deplore the murder, and are disposed to exhaust all means at their disposal to secure the exemplary punishment of the guilty. The Mexican Government have stated that two men have spontaneously confessed their guilt. I understand that these two men have been formally committed for trial. In these circumstances no amends have at present been offered or demanded for the outrage.

Viscountess ASTOR:

Does the Prime Minister think that that is true?

The Noble Lady must not ask me that question.

Viscountess ASTOR:

It is a very important question.