§ MAJOR RASCH (Essex, Chelmsford)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the P. and O. steamship "Manila" sailed on 9th April with troops for the Cape; that her carrying capacity is 900 men; that 1,100 men were sent down to the docks; and that she ultimately sailed with 800 639 men and officers; and will he state who is responsible for the troops sent in excess.
§ MR. BRODRICKMy hon. and gallant friend appears to be misinformed. Only 800 men were sent to the ship, and that number embarked.