§ Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when he anticipates that the rescript of the further trial of Sergeant Ewin and the comments of the High Commissioner will be received by his Department.
Mr. Creech JonesI expect to receive the report of the proceedings in this case within a few days. A petition praying for the exercise of mercy together with the report of the proceedings has been placed before the Sultan of Perak, with whom the power of pardon or remission of sentence rests. he Sultan's decision will be made known as soon as possible.