HC Deb 22 March 1889 vol 334 cc518-9
MR. BUCHANAN (Edinburgh, W.)

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is true that Colonel Euan Smith, the Consul General at Zanzibar, is coming home on leave; whether it is at the instance of the Government that he is coming to England; and, who is to look after the interests of British subjects at Zanzibar during his absence?

*SIR JAMES FERGUSSON

Colonel Euan Smith has been directed to come home in order to confer with Her Majesty's Government. Mr. Portal, a diplomatic officer of proved ability, will proceed to Zanzibar to take charge of the Agency during his absence.