§ 14. Brigadier-General McCALMONTasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the reasons which have led to the retention of German currency in what was formerly German East Africa; whether the German rupee is regarded with contempt in Zanzibar and British East Africa; and whether the local military or civil authorities are satisfied that British prestige is maintained when 2301 natives receive British pay in the form of coinage bearing the Kaiser's head without British superscription?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Hewins)In reply to the first part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question, it is sufficient to point out that no other suitable silver coinage is available. The answer to the second part of his question is in the negative. With regard to the third part, the local and military and civil authorities were consulted at the time, and raised no objection of the kind suggested.