Sir D. RICHARDSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies for what length of time the petition of Mr. C. M. Morrison, an ex-planter of Tanganyika territory, for a free pardon and compensation has now been under consideration; and by what date a decision in the matter may be expected?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe date at which the petition was received by the Acting Governor of the Territory is not known, but appears to have been early in March. The Secretary of State's decision was communicated to Mr. Morrison by letter of 16th June.