HC Deb 09 April 1883 vol 277 c1827
MR. CARTWRIGHT

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether the Miradite Prince, Bib Doda, has been definitely appointed Governor General of the Lebanon, in succession to Rustem Pacha; and, if so, whether the succession of this Prince for that post meets with the full approval of Her Majesty's Government?

LORD EDMOND PITZMAURICE

Sir, Prince Bib Doda has not been definitely appointed Governor of the Lebanon, and Her Majesty's Government have not given their approval to the appointment.