HC Deb 16 February 1912 vol 34 cc269-70W
Viscount WOLMER

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has made inquiries into the circumstances attending the murder of the Rev. A. J. Douglas at Kobwe in November last; whether the murderer has been brought to trial; and whether any representations have been made to the Portuguese Govern- ment concerning the safety of British subjects in Portuguese territory?

Sir E. GREY

His Majesty's Government are making full and independent inquiry into the circumstances attending the murder of the Rev. A. J. Douglas. The murderer is under arrest, awaiting trial. Representations have been made to the Portuguese Government concerning the treatment of British subjects in the Portuguese Colonies, and satisfactory assurances have been received.