§ 44. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the charges against the editors of the vernacular newspapers "Gambuze" and "Mugobansonga" in Uganda; and what is the nature of the seditious matter alleged to have been published.
Mr. Creech JonesThe editors of "Gambuze" and "Mugobansonga" were recently convicted of printing and publishing seditious articles. I have asked the Governor for the information requested in the second part of the Question and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
§ Mr. RankinCould my right hon. Friend say whether one of the alleged seditious articles consisted of a letter signed by 14 people asking for the resignation of the present Chief Minister of Uganda?
Mr. Creech JonesI am not in possesion of that information, but I have written to the Governor asking for it.