§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELLasked the Secretary of State for India, Whether, seeing that the Indian hot weather is rapidly approaching, he has come to any decision as to the disposal of the troops now at Candahar; and, whether he will consider the desirability of allowing the Afghans to choose their own magistrates, in accordance with their ancient Republican institutions?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONSir, I think I have already stated that very full discretion has been given to the Government of India, both as to the time and the manner of the withdrawal of the British troops now in occupation of Candahar, and also as to the arrangements to be made for the future government of that City and Province. I have reason to think that very shortly I shall receive some information from the Go- 1383 vernment of India as to their views upon these questions; and as soon as it is possible for me to do so, I shall be very happy to give any information I am able to the House.