Mr. KINGasked when a Report may be expected from Consul-General Casement upon the condition of affairs in the rubber plantations of the Putumayo Valley; whether there are employed in that part of the Amazon basin any British subjects, natives of Barbadoes; and, if so, whether these British subjects have been instrumental in carrying out acts of barbarity against the natives?
§ Mr. WEDGWOODIs there to be any change made in the condition of affairs in the Putumayo valley?
Mr. McKINNON WOODI cannot answer that question. I think it would be better to defer it until we have the report.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODNo action has been taken at present.
Mr. KINGHas any representation been received from the company or from the commissioners sent out by the company.