HC Deb 16 May 1878 vol 240 c35
In reply to Mr. GORST,

MR. W. H. SMITH

said, that a Report had been received from Commodore Hoskyns in reference to the execution of a native of Tanna on board Her Majesty's ship Beagle. That Paper was being considered by the Admiralty, and would be laid on the Table in a few days.

In reply to Mr. CHILDERS,

MR. W. H. SMITH

said, that the decision of the Admiralty with reference to the case would also be laid upon the Table at the same time.