§ 42. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the Odikro of Akwatia has died in exile; whether he has information respecting the cause of death; and whether the report of the decease of this chief of the Asamangkese division is causing any unrest in the Gold Coast?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI understand that the Odikro of Akwatia died on 29th May, but I have no information as to the cause of his death. I am not aware that unrest has arisen in consequence of the death of the Odikro.
§ Mr. SorensenCan the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries respecting the decease of this gentleman?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI cannot undertake to make inquiries into the cause of death of every native in West Africa.