HC Deb 20 May 1881 vol 261 c948
MR. CARINGTON

asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Who is at present responsible for the administration of the Law and for the maintenance of order in the Transvaal, and before what tribunal it is intended to try the murderers of Captain Elliot, in the event of their being brought to justice?

MR. GRANT DUFF

So far as any Government can be responsible in a vast and disturbed country, Her Majesty's Government is responsible. The persons accused of the murder will be tried by the existing High Court of the Transvaal, according to the existing law.

LORD EUSTACE CECIL

Have they been apprehended yet?

MR. GRANT DUFF

I think so; but the noble Lord had better give Notice.