Mr. W. M. ADAMSON:

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his attention has been drawn to the evidence taken before the Mixed Court at Shanghai regarding the shootings on 30th May and 1st June; whether he is aware that Inspector Everson, who ordered the shooting, and other policemen, admitted in their evidence that the inspector warned the crowd in front of the police station by calling out "Stop, stop!" in Chinese and English, and holding up his pistol; that only a few of the crowd of 2,000 students, workers and spectators could have heard his words or seen his gesture; that the shootings began 10 seconds after the warning was given; and that no blank cartridges were used and no attempt was made to shoot in the legs; whether he has also seen the evidence to the effect that no violence was being offered by the crowd, who were endeavouring to disperse, and medical evidence that some of the dead and injured were shot from behind; and whether, in view of the situation which has arisen as a result of these happenings, he will forthwith publish the Report of the Mixed Commission, which has also investigated the shooting, in order that its recommendations may be acted on?