§ MR. RICHARDasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether extensive disaffection prevails in the territory of Mr. John Dunn, in Zululand; whether he can give any information as to the causes of such disaffection; and, whether that chief makes any report to the Government of Natal of his annual revenue and expenditure; and, if he does not, whether Her Majesty's Government are able to lay before the House any authentic information on this subject derived from other sources?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYSir, I would somewhat demur to the word 475 "extensive" in my hon. Friend's Question; but, at the same time, there undoubtedly is disaffection in John Dunn's territory. As to the cause, I have a reasonable suspicion that it is the desire of certain Chiefs within the territory to oust John Dunn and place themselves or some of their relatives in his place. Indeed, some half-brothers of Cetewayo have already been to Natal at the head of a deputation to ask for his restoration. As to the Question about John Dunn's budget, we have no authentic information about his revenue and expenditure, as his territory is not under the British Government.
MR. GORSTasked whether the hon. Gentleman would instruct the British Resident in Zululand to make inquiries as to John Dunn's expenditure?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYasked that Notice should be given of the Question; but he apprehended that the Government had no authority to. interfere in the internal management of John Dunn's territory.