§ MR. GUY DAWNAYasked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether Sir Henry Bulwer still holds the office of Special Commissioner for Zulu affairs; and, if so, what are the duties of that office, and over what portions of Zululand those duties extend?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYSir Henry Bulwer is still Special Commissioner for Zulu affairs. His jurisdiction and duties may best be described by reading a passage from his commission by which he was appointed to conduct all relations with the Native Tribes in Zululand, except in regard to matters affecting the Transvaal State—
We do hereby authorize and empower yon, in our name and on our behalf, to take all such, measures and to do all such things in relation to the Native Tribes in Zululand as are lawful and appear to you to be advisable for maintaining our Colony of Natal in peace and safety, and for promoting the peace, order, and good government of the tribes aforesaid, and for preserving friendly relations with them.
§ MR. GUY DAWNAYMay I ask the hon. Gentleman when he will be able to lay fresh Papers on the Table relating to this subject?
§ MR. EVELYN ASHLEYWithin a few days, Sir.