§ SIR G. BADEN-POWELLI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any representations have been made that British citizens resident in the territories of the South African Republic have recently been ordered to join in an armed expedition against the natives of the Northern districts of the Transvaal; whether such residents enjoy franchise rights or have any other constitutional voice in the government of the country; and whether in any other civilised State foreign residents are liable to compulsory military service?
§ MR. S. BUXTONSuch a representation was received on the evening of the 22nd by telegram, and is engaging the serious consideration of Her Majesty's Government.