§ SIR R. TEMPLE (Surrey, Kingston)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the report is true that Lobengula is reforming his Army; and whether the Imperial forces are to remain at Imyati, and who is in command there?
§ MR. S. BUXTONAs regards the first question, we have no confirmation of the report. As regards the second question, there have been just lately changes in the disposition of the forces, and I cannot for the moment state how they are distributed. The hon. Baronet must recollect that the chief responsibility for military operations rests with the Company.
§ SIR R. TEMPLEIs there a force at Imyati, and is it to be detained there?
§ MR. S. BUXTONI believe there is a police force there. I cannot answer the remainder of the question.