§ 28. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary for the Colonies whether the Mullah, commonly called mad, of Somaliland, is advancing upon Burao; and whether he can give the House any information on this subject?
Mr. HARCOURTI have seen a statement in the Press to this effect, but I have not received any confirmation of it from the Commissioner of Somaliland.
§ Mr. DILLONMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether his attention has been called to a manufactory of false news which exists in Aden, and from which telegrams are constantly sent to this country with a view of provoking the Government of Somaliland?
Mr. HARCOURTI think the House and the public have been equally inconvenienced by inaccurate news received from that locality.
Sir GILBERT PARKERWill it be convenient for the right hon. Gentleman to say how many troops are now stationed at Burao?