HC Deb 03 May 1892 vol 4 c14
MR. OCTAVIUS V. MORGAN (Battersea)

I wish to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any further news has been received from Consul Johnston from Lake Nyassa?

*THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. J. W. LOWTHER,) Cumberland, Penrith

Yes, Sir. A telegram was received at the Foreign Office yesterday, in which Consul Johnston reported— Entire pacification of the Shire Districts and of those of Lake Nyassa. The two powerful Chiefs, M'Ponda and Jumbe, have given valuable assistance against the Arab slave raiders, who have been driven over the Eastern Frontier. Makanjiro, with whom Captain Maguire was engaged when he lost his life, has been driven from the Lake by friendly natives, and Karembe, another important chief, has sent messengers announcing his adhesion to British policy. Captain Keene reports very favourably on the state of the Upper Shire. Mr. King and the Parsee doctor, who were wounded, have recovered, and are performing their duties.

MR. BUCHANAN (Edinburgh, W.)

What is the date of the telegram?

*MR. J. W. LOWTHER

The first week in April.

MR. BUCHANAN

Where is it from?

*MR. J. W. LOWTHER

I think it is from Zomba.

DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

Where is that?

[No answer was given.]