§ 71. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been drawn to the published evidence that King Mango Bell, of the Cameroons, was hanged as early as 8th August, 1914; whether he has yet received any information, as to what charge was made against King Bell; and if any opportunity was given to him to defend himself before being summarily executed?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Hewins)I have no further information beyond that given by my predecessor on the 1st November, 1916, in reply to the hon. Member for Stafford.