§ MR. KETTLEI beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what were the respective dates of the trial and execution of Abdul Kader, leader of the rebellion at Ghezira, in the Soudan; was he allowed any appeal; whether the sentence included confiscation of Abdul Kader's property; and, if so, whether there was any proof that his family were implicated in the matters for which he was convicted.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYAbdul Kader was tried on 8th May before a Civil Court, in accordance with the Soudan Penal Code, and was found guilty of murder and rebellion. He first invited Mr. Scott-Moncrieff and an Egyptian officer to interview him, and then murdered them in cold blood; and subsequently made an attack upon the Government forces which resulted in the death of two officers and several men. I am not aware that there is any right of appeal in such cases. The sentence included confiscation of his property. I do not know what members of his family were implicated. He is, so far, the only person who has been executed.
§ MR. KETTLEWhat were the dates of the trial and execution?
§ SIR EDWARD GREYHe was tried on 8th May. I forget the exact date of the execution; it was shortly after.
§ MR. KETTLEWas it not a week after.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYI will inquires.