He was promoted Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George ( KCMG ) on 3 June 1893 , `` in recognition of his services in conducting a mission to the Yoruba country which resulted in the negotiation of important treaties and brought to an end a long-standing war . ''
He became a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George ( KCMG ) on 3 June 1893 .