HC Deb 16 February 1911 vol 21 cc1210-1
Mr. JOHN LYTTELTON

asked what compensation, if any, had been paid to the relatives of the Kaffirs (being British subjects) killed and the men injured in the recent collision between the railway officials and their employés in German South-West Africa; and whether any censure or punishment has been passed upon the persons responsible for calling in the military to shoot the British Kaffirs in German South-West Africa, without first making representation to the civil authority of the German Government?

Sir E GREY

I have not heard that any compensation has yet been paid to the men injured or to the relatives of the deceased, and His Majesty's Government are not aware that any punishment has been inflicted on the persons responsible for calling in the military at Wilhelmsthal. A communication has recently been received from the Union Government in regard to the incident, and is now under consideration with a view to a communication being made to the German Government.

Mr. JOHN LYTTELTON

asked what number of German soldiers, if any, were injured in the recent attack upon the British Kaffirs employed by the German railway company in German South-West Africa?

Sir E. GREY

I am not aware that any German soldiers were injured in the affray.