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IoSpoN, February 23.--Inthc House
Of Commons to-day Sir Henry Tyler
gave notice that he would ask to-mor-
row what measures the Government had
taken to prevent Herst from being cap
tured by coup dc main.
Sir Stafford Northcote, in the pre-
sence of the full House, rose and moved
that the humble address Of which
he gave notice Thursday be pre-
scented 70 the Queen, representing
that the course pursued by the
Government in regard to Egypt
and the Soudan has involved great
sacrifice Of valuable lives and heavy ex-
penses without any beneficial results,
rendering il imperatiyely necessary to
the interest Of the British Empire and
the Egyptian people that the Govern
ment should distinctly recognize and
take decided measures to fulfil the re-
sponsibility now incumbent upon them
to insure good and stable government in
Egypt and those portions Of the Soudsn
necessary for its security. Sir Stafford
said he was aware that the making Of the
motions involved serious responsibility
to himself, but he was prepared to
assert that the Government had failed
to conduct affairs in Egypt in manner
satisfactory to the public or beneficial
to Egypt. The Government had not
taken, nor was it now taking, steps
to establish stable government in
Egypt. Twice last year the House OF
Commons to certain extent acquitted
the Government, but many Of the mem-
bers felt bound to support the Govern
ment, although dissatisfied in their own
minds with the manner in which affairs
in Egypt were conducted. He was led
to believe that satisfactory operations
were being undertaken. but so far his
expectations had been largely if not en-
tirely disappointed. The Government
had been compelled to change entirely
the military position assumed last year.
having failed to attain the object de-
sired The result was due TO no par
tieular faults here and there, but to the
general spirit wherein the advisers Of
the Crown conducted matters. [Cheers.l
The speaker continued sunless a
complete and entire change takes place
in the spirit Of the Government it will
still he our lot 10 fail whatever we may
be called upon to do. While brave sol
diers were going to Egypt there was u
voice proceeding from the councils of
her Majesty that deprived the expedi-
ton of half its strength--a voice of un
certainty concerning what the Gov
eminent was trying to attain in
Egypt. Success was impossible UNI
less the Government distinctly laid
down what it was fighting for, and de-
clared the determination to obtain that
object. The Ministers words hitherto
had implied that the great object was
to make the stay of troops in Egypt as
short as possible. Nothing was more
dangerous TO the interests Of England
than such n declaration" Continuing,
Sir Stafford said : "0ur gallant troops
occupy position which is causing
much anxiety. Any talk about with
drawing az soon as possible is cal
cuated to dishearten and discourage the
troops and make serious impression
upon native chiefs who, like the Mudir
of Dongola, have been loyal"
Sir Stafford Northcotc referred to the
gallant conduct of Gordon, and said !:
While we feel proud of his courage.
we have at the same time feeling of
shame at the mention Of his name"
lCheerS on the Conservative side The
speaker quoted from Gordon's message
Of April 10th "lf troops are not
sent it will leave upon the Government
the lndelible disgrace of abandoning
garrisOns with the certainty of being
compelled eventually to smash the
Mahdi."
Have not these propheSic, come to
pass?" asked Tory leader. " Are
we sure that treachery was not caused
or brought on by the action Of the
Government which weakened and al
most paralyzed Egypt"
Sir Stafford Northcote, in conclusion,
said THE country has heard quite
enough of the policy Of rescue and
retire In fact, we have been too much
slave to phrases. Hicks Pacha's I'M
happy expedition should have been pre-
vented or made more effective. The
Government has conducted the whole
business with the fatal drawback of
having to proclaim that its mis-
sion was only temporary. Now some
distinct announcement is demanded.
Is the war one of vengeance or for the
purpose of attaining some useful OBJ
ject? 1t was, he said, impossible to
retain confidence in the Government
with the fear always uppermost that it
would by its Intercourse destroy by
words the effect of what it was doing.
The Government must drop the habit
of cyading troubles by the adop-
ton of few smart phrases" lie
said We are getting daily into deep
er water, and whatever consequences
may he, | feel compelled to summon the
House to pronounce a verdict IN our
case, the same as it has done on previous
occasions, with additional experience of
the value Of the Ministry's promise and
success Of the Ministry's action. 1t is
impossible for any Government to COM
mand success when it is dependent
upon the support of two sections-one
urging abandonment, the other support
ing its policy Of advance. The great
est difficulty among many which Eng
land has to encounter is in the hearts
of her Majesty's Ministers"
In the House Of Lords this evening
Baron Wentworth 0.iberaD gave notice
that he would move an amendment ia
the Marquis Of Salisbury'S motion con-
corning the Governments Egyptian pol
icy to the effect that her Majesty,
forces should not occupy the Soudar
any longer than necessary, and that IL
the interests Of Egypt and Of the Bri
fish Empire it was undesirable to pre-
vent the Egyptian people from exer
cising the right Of selecting their owl
government.
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