Mr. KINGasked the Secretary for the Colonies whether any steps have yet been taken to effect economies and reforms in Mauritius as recommended by the recent Royal Commission; and, if so, can he indicate the nature and scope of such economies and reforms as have been introduced?
Mr. HARCOURTSteps have been taken towards carrying out the recommendations of the Royal Commission as regards the railways, the Executive Council, the Governor's salary, the amalgamation of the Customs and Harbour Departments and some minor matters. I am in correspondence with the Colonial Government on a number of other questions. Some of the most important of the Commissioners' recommendations must, however, await the approaching change in the Governorship, as it would not be possible for Sir Cavendish Boyle to deal with them in the short time which remains before he leaves the colony preparatory to his retirement.