2 JUNE 1900, Page 14

THE FIRST PREMIER OF CAPE COLONY.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."]

your review of the Life of Sir John Charles Molteno you have made a slight error in attributing to me the honour of a seat in the Cape Parliament. The presence of two of my brothers hz that Assembly will naturally explain the con- fusion. I will feel much obliged if you will allow me to make this explanation, and at the same time to disclaim the belief "that John Lawrence was Governor-General of India during