Mr. KINGasked when the period of office of Sir Walter Egerton as Governor of Southern Nigeria would terminate; whether he had applied to be continued in office; and if any decision had been made in this connection?
§ Colonel SEELYColonial Governors are Appointed not for stated terms but during pleasure, and the Secretary of State has every reason to hope and believe that Sir W. Egerton will continue to administer the "Government of Southern Nigeria for some time to come.
Mr. KINGIs it not usual that shorter terms of office should be given to (Governors in this part of Africa?
§ Colonel SEELYIt is the fact that the place where Sir Walter Egerton is administering as Governor is one of the most unhealthy character, and therefore he is to be congratulated on having filled the position with very great success, and without severe injury to himself.