Sir GILBERT PARKERasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what was the period of service of Captain Palmer as Commandant of the Zanzibar Police; and what were the reasons for his resignation?
§ The UNDER - SECRETARY for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. McKinnon Wood)Captain Palmer was appointed Commandant of the Zanzibar Police on January 15th, 1908, for one year on probation. The appointment was not confirmed because he was not found suitable for that particular post.