Sir GILBERT PARKERasked what is the position held by Major Capell, lately retrenched from the post of head of the South African Constabulary in the Orange River Colony, in British East Africa; what is the salary he receives; what did he receive as head of the South African Constabulary; and what 11 prospects are there of Major Capell receiving an appointment in the Colonial service more in keeping with his important and responsible services under Lord Kitchener, under Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell, and as head of the South African Constabulary in the Orange River Colony?
§ Colonel SEELYMajor Capell was never actually the head of the South African Constabulary in the Orange River Colony, though he was acting in that position when he was retrenched. He is at present acting as an Assistant District Commissioner in the East Africa Protectorate, and presumably is drawing the usual salary of that office—namely, £250 a year. As second in command of the South African Constabulary in the Orange River Colony he received £900 a year. It is very unlikely that the Secretary of State will be in a position to offer Major Capell a substantive appointment at present; though he would be glad to do so if it were possible. It must be remembered that there are many candidates from other parts of the Empire who have claims to senior appointments such as the hon. Gentleman indicates.