§ MR. HANBURYasked the Under Secretary for the Colonies whether it was not the fact that strong remonstrances had been made by the Government of New South Wales with reference to the long delay in the appointment of a new Governor; whether it was true, as announced in the newspapers, that the right hon. Baronet the Member for Walsall had been nominated for the post; and what was the reason for the delay?
§ MR. SYDNEY BUXTONI can only answer the hon. Member's question to this extent. No appointment has as yet been made by the Government, and the first intimation of such appointment, when it is made, will be given to the Government of New South Wales itself.
§ MR. HANBURYHave not strong remonstrances been made on this subject?
§ MR. BUXTONI cannot say anything more at present.
§ SIR G. BADEN-POWELLWhat is the reason of the delay?
§ MR. BUXTONI am not at liberty to make any further statement.