§ SIR DAVID WEDDERBURNasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is true, as stated in the newspapers of the 19th instant, that a force of British Cavalry has received orders to enter Zululand from Newcastle, in 618 Natal; and, if it be true, whether he can state to the House upon whose behalf the British Force has been instructed to act in this invasion of neutral territory?
§ MR. COURTNEYSir, Sir Evelyn Wood has for some months past been authorized to visit Zululand to confer with the Resident and Chiefs, and the detachment referred to, numbering about 200, has been sent on as his escort; posting parties will be dropped en route; and the object is entirely one of parade. After the reception of the Chiefs the escort will return immediately.