HC Deb 17 April 1899 vol 69 c1282
SIR E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can inform the House of the trial by the Boers of the Uitlander leaders for sending a petition to the Queen?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

I have no reason to doubt the accuracy of the statement telegraphed to the Press that both gentlemen have been acquitted.