§ DR. CLARK (Caithness)asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether the Government are arranging for the trial of Undabuko, and the other Zulu Chiefs, under native law or civilized law; and if under native law, whether steps are being taken to prevent the miscarriage of justice which took place in the case of Langalibalele?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)A special tribunal has been constituted for the trial of the leaders in the late disturbances. It is to consist of three gentlemen of judicial experience, unconnected with Zululand—namely, Mr. Justice Wragg, Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Natal, and Messrs. Fannin and Rudolph, both experienced magistrates, well versed in the native language. The accused will be tried on definite charges for offences against the civilized criminal law. They may, if they see fit, be defended by counsel. The Court is to keep a full record of the evidence; and in the event of the accused being found guilty their sentences are not to be carried out until Her Majesty's Government have had an opportunity of considering the evidence and the Queen's pleasure is known.
§ BARON HENRY DE WORMSI have said they will be tried for offences against civilized criminal law.
§ MR. OSBORNE MORGAN (Denbighshire, E.)asked, when the trial would take place, and whether there would be a jury?
§ BARON HENRY DE WORMSreplied, that he was not able to say.