HC Deb 06 June 1884 vol 288 cc1681-2
MR. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT

asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether Her Majesty's Government have received any confirmation of the telegram from South Africa, to the effect that Mr. Osborn, the British Resident, has been defeated by Dabulamanzi, assisted by Boer riflemen, and that Captain Mansel has been killed?

MR. COURTNEY

In the absence of my hon. Friend (Mr. Evelyn Ashley) I will answer the Question. This rumour appears to be unfounded. A telegram has been received giving later news of Mr. Osborn's movements inconsistent with this rumour.