§ MR. BLACKI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether any despatch has been received from Lord Kitchener, in response to his request, giving the reasons which General Botha alluded to as not surprising to Lord Kitchener of the Boer non-acceptance of Lord Kitchener's terms; if so, will he lay this despatch upon the Table?
§ MR. BLACKMay I ask whether Lord Kitchener has declined to comply with the right hon. Gentleman's request for such a despatch?
§ MR. BRODRICKNo, Sir; we have heard nothing whatever from Lord Kitchener with regard to the matter.