§ MR. F. WOOTTON ISAACSON () Tower Hamlets, StepneyI beg to ask the Secretary of Stats; for the Colonies whether, owing to the serious state of affairs in South Africa, he will deem it advisable to accept the aid offered by the Cape Government in the shape of volunteers used to native warfare; and, whether the resources of the Imperial Government will be applied for the protection of the lives of our fellow countrymen?
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINBoth the Cape and the Natal Governments have offered assistance, but up to the present time the authorities on the spot have not advised their acceptance. Full discretion has been left with Sir F. Carrington and the High Commissioner, and Her Majesty's Government are prepared to send whatever forces are considered necessary.