6. Mr. CATHCART WASONasked if the right hon. Gentleman has now received a report of the trial of a corporal of the Portuguese Army for the murder of the Rev. A. J. Douglas on Lake Nyasa; if His Majesty's Government were represented at the trial; if there were any provocative or extenuating circumstances justifying the sentence; and whether the Portuguese Government have offered, or have been asked, to pay adequate compensation to the relatives of the victim?
§ Sir E. GREYThe report of the trial has not yet been received. As I stated on the 11th, and again on the 12th December, His Majesty's Government were represented at the trial. The question whether the sentence is adequate satisfaction for the murder of a British subject must be considered when the report is received.
§ Sir E. GREYI hope very shortly, but it is not under my control, and I cannot say when the report will arrive. I understand it may now be expected any time.