§ MR. A. PEASEasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether the Basuto chiefs have expressed their willingness to submit to the authority of the Cape Government; and, if so, whether he will inform the house upon what terms the High Commissioner is prepared to make peace with the tribe?
MR. GRANT DUFFSir, the exact position of affairs can best be explained by my reading a telegram from Sir Hercules Robinson, dated April 20. It is as follows:—
After several weeks' negotiations, Lerothodi on Sunday last, at Maseru, informed the Governor's agent that he would accept my arbitration, and that he placed himself unreservedly in my hands. As proof of the sincerity of his intention to abide by my decision he promised to order his people forthwith to lay down their arms and disperse to their homes. As soon as I hear that this has been done I shall give my award.We have no further information.
§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELLasked whether the Cape Government had accepted the arbitration of Sir Hercules Robinson?