§ MR. CHANNING (Northamptonshire, E.)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Colonies whether the proclamation of Lord Kitchener, issued to-day, was drawn up on any suggestion of Lord Kitchener or after consulting Lord Kitchener.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN, Birmingham, W.)Of course. Sir, it was drawn up with the full approval of Lord Kitchener.
§ MR. CHANNINGWas the approval given before?
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir.