§ MR. BRYDGES WILLYAMSsaid, he wished to ask the President of the Board of Control whether it is the intention of 251 the Government to disband any of the Native troops in India, and if so, what number?
MR. VERNON SMITHsaid, the 19th Regiment of Native Infantry had been disbanded in India in consequence of mutiny, but there was no intention of disbanding any others, unless—which he trusted and believed would not be the case—a similar insubordination should be manifested.