“…I have delayed replying to your letter of the 17th instant as we have already been in touch with the Foreign Secretary in regard to the above matter. We have today received a letter stating the action which has been taken by the Foreign Secretary in connection with this question and which I see is reported in today's press. …”

“…The purpose of the deputation is to deal with the alleged infringement of the Non-intervention Agreement, and to impress the Foreign Secretary with our anxiety in regard to the position. …”