Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the trial of Mr. Sam Lewis, of Buluwayo, who had picked out from a number of native newsboys one who his daughter alleged had made improper suggestions to her, marched him off to a retired place, and shot him dead; whether he is aware that the jury returned a verdict of not guilty; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
Mr. HARCOURTI have no information on this matter beyond what has appeared in the Press telegrams, but am expecting to receive a full report in due course from the High Commissioner, when the case will be fully considered.