HL Deb 09 August 1889 vol 339 c873
LORD HERSCHELL

On behalf of my noble Friend the Earl of Aberdeen I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the evidence in the case of Dinizulu and other Zulu Chiefs recently tried by a Special Commission has been received by Her Majesty's Government?

* THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Lord KNUTSFORD)

The evidence in the cases of Dinuzulu, Undabuko, and Tshingana, has only just reached this country. It is now in course of revision, and will be sent to the printer as soon as possible; but some time must elapse before the printing can be completed, as the evidence is very voluminous. The evidence in the cases of Somhlolo and other Zulu Chiefs has already been placed in the Libraries of both Houses of Parliament. I need hardly add that when this evidence has been printed it will receive the very careful consideration of Her Majesty's Government.