§ MR. PLATT-HIGGINS (Salford, N.)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that in September, 1890, there was an exhibition by the firm of Gruson, of Magdeburg, Prussia, of quick-firing guns and of carriages adapted for being easily got in and out of position, and that General Joubert and his staff attended on behalf of the South African Republic; and whether he 33 has any information as to the purchases then made on behalf of the said Republic.
§ MR. WYNDHAMThe exhibition was attended by British officers, who duly made their reports; in these it is mentioned that General Joubert was present. It is not known whether he made any purchases at the time.