§ MR. JOHN WILSON (Falkirk Burghs)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that Chief Justice Kotze has been dismissed by President Kruger; and, if so, if that is a violation of the London Convention?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN,) Birmingham, W.Chief Justice Kotze has been dismissed by President Kruger. I am informed that the late Chief Justice is addressing a communication to Her Majesty's Government on the subject. When received, I propose to consult the Law Officers, and, in the meanwhile, I am unable to express any opinion.