§ 71. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been drawn to the statement before Lord Cave's Commission on the 5th instant that the British South Africa Company had commenced disposing of the land of the natives before they had any title whatever, and to Lord Cave's remarks that they had certainly disposed in this way of lands exceeding £14,000; and whether he can say by what colour of title the company professed to do this?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYI have seen the passages referred to, the first of which comes from the argument of counsel before Lord Cave's Commission, while the second is a remark by the Chairman of the Commission. Pending the report of the Commission I do not propose to make comments on points arising on the proceedings of the Commission
§ Colonel WEDGWOODCan nothing be done to prevent the Chartered Company, pending the report of the Commission, alienating further lands belonging to the natives?