§ 14. Mr. SNELLasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has received any report from the Governor of Uganda respecting the recent prosecution of the treasurer of the Native government of that Colony for misappropriation of public funds; and whether he is able to make any statement respecting it?
§ Mr. AMERYIt is the case that irregularities and defalcations were disclosed 10 by the Auditor's report in connection with the Native Administration Funds of Buganda, but the hon. Member is under a misapprehension in thinking that the treasurer of the Native government has been prosecuted. I understand from the Governor of Uganda that the Treasurer himself tendered his resignation to the Kabaka of Buganda and that, with the approval of the Governor, this has been accepted.
§ Mr. THURTLEWas this treasurer an Englishman?
§ Mr. AMERYNo, Sir; he was a native treasurer, and I understand that he is not concerned in the defalcations. The investigations show lack of proper supervision on his part, and he has resigned.