§ MR. T. H. COCHRANE (Ayrshire, N.)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any information to the effect that Mr. Shepstone removed all the books of the nation and papers relating to the affairs of Swaziland from the chief kraal to Pretoria, and has not returned them in spite of repeated requests from the king; if so, by what right does Mr. Shepstone retain these books and papers; and will the Government use their influence to secure their immediate return?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. SYDNEY BUXTON, Poplar, Tower Hamlets)Inquiry is being made in regard to the matter.