Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-21
ENGLAND IN EGYPT.
The Natter Of The British Occupation
Diseased In Parliament.
THE ADVANCE UP THE NILE.
MIR. Chamberiain Explains Its OBJ
ject and Necessity for It-Mr. Nor
b ley Attacks Governments Policy,
and Is "Liberaiiy" AppIsuded.

LONDON, March 2o-In the House Of
Commons to-day Mr.. G. N. Curzog. I'm
der Foreign Secretary. stated that the
italian Government had communicated
to the British Government the lnforma-
tion that there was prospect that
the dervishes would make an attack
upon Vassala, and pointed out the ef-
feet such an attack would have upon
Egypt.
Mr. John Morley asked II a majority
Of the Egyptian debt commission were
competent to sanction the proposed ex-
penditure for the Dongola expedition.
Mr. Curzon said that the commls-
sion controlled two funds. As 10 the
larger Of these, which was derived from
a conversion OF the Egyptian debt. the
commission had received the unanimous
consent OF the Powers TO authorize
expenditures OF the whole or any part
thereof; while. as regards the smaller
one, reserye-fand amounting to %, 800
w. ne said, might be disposed OF by
a majority OF the commission.
During the debate on the estimates.
Mr. John Morley. amid cheers from the
Liberal benches. moved to reduce the
vote for the Foreign Onice, In order to
call attention to recent events In Egypt
Mr. Morley said, In reply 20 a ques-
ton. that unquestionably. his motion
sought vote OF censure upon the
government, and recalled the clrcum.
stance that he himself had moved sirni-
lar vote in 1855, upon the then Liberal
government In condemnation OF its policy
In Egypt.
In the course OF his argument Mr.. Nor
ley admitted that the occupation OF
Egypt by Great Britain had been pro-
ductiye OF much benefit and many bless
ings to the people OF that country.
Conservative cheers) But, he said, tho
long continuance OF that occupation had
been fraught with great DISADVANTAGES
10 Great Britain. II was the unfortunate
step the government was taking to
delay the evacuation OF Egypt and divert
Egyptian funds from the purpose OF
Egyptian development, and the appli-
cation Of the money to England's own
purposes. protesting cries OF "Oh, OH
from the Conservative benches.l
The new policy. he declared. would
impose upon Egypt the duty OF govern
ing one Of the most difficult territories
on the face OF the earth. The govern
ment. Mr.. Morley said. had not ex-
plained their policy. and the ministers
had declined 20 treat the House with
that confidence that the country had
reason TO expect on tho eve OF 50
great an undertaking. So hazardous
proposal. he said, could never be Jus
tilted by a reason so meagre. fllmsy, ir-
revelant. and hollow as the one ad-
yanced.
Liberal" APPLAUSE.
Mr. Morley's remarks were received
with prolonged Liberal cheers
Mr. Chamberlain, Secretary OF State
for the Colonial Department said 30
would be impossible for the Opposition TO
pass Judgment upon the policy OF the
government unless the government should
make up their minds definitely 10 i'm
mediately evacuate Egypt. Nothias In
recent history he said, could be looked
back TO with more pride and satisfaction
than the peaceful reign In Egyptian
affairs which had been accomplished
with handful OF men and a British civil
administration. II Egypt shewd be
abandoned all this would be undone.
Egypt must be defended II her prosperity
was TO continue. The consent VI ma
jorty OF the Powers had already been
given 10 EnEland's plan OF meeting the
expenses, and the government had ro
knowledge leading them to assume that
the consent OF the remaining Powers
would be finally refused. II the result OF
relieve Egypt from the constant
menace or attacks by the defyisnes. the
expenditure incurred woid ba more t.Ln
compensated for. IL would bs impossible
TO fulfil England's duty TO tbs people 50
long as the dervishes we're permitted 20
threaten peaceful industry by their con-
slant raids.
The defeat OF the Italians In Abysslnia
had created a new situation. II Kassala
should fall the Ill effect upon Egypt
would be incalcuahe. The various tribes
OF the Soudan wefe putting asl 10 their
internecine disputes. and combining IN
a great effort against Egypt. The wiseat
policy was 70 anticipate their sttsok.
and prevent the dervshes from concen-
trating against one object. Whateve- the
Egyptian advance might ultm1i1y he,
he said, II would be limited only by tho
nature and extent Of the resistance en-
countered and the maintenance Of the
security OF the community.
Mr. Labouchere said the government
should wait before taking action until
Egypt is attacked by the dervlshes. The
reluctance on the part OF the ministers
to disclose their plans. he declared. con-
cealed a large scheme. Mr.. Labou ,hera
predicted that the expedition, unless
checked by disaster. would 90 10 Donsoia,
Khartoum. and Darfur.
Mr. Henry NJ. Stanley, the explorer,
VINO represents the North division OF
Lambeth In the interest OF the Liberal
Unionists. asserted that Egypt had A
right TO reclaim her former frvrtlers.
and that the opportunity 10 do 80 had
come. The total defeat OF the MaidL,ts,
Mr. Stanley declared. must precede the
independence OF Egypt.
PLAN OF EXPEDITION.
The Right Hon. George Curzon said that
the expedition. would take strongly
defensive position at Akash, where Il
would remain until the hot season. when.
II II were thought desirable. it would
proceed 10 Dongola.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt. the OD-
position leader. in the House. said that
the government was entering upon q
long dangerous. and uncertain enter
prise. IL would not state the true object
or define the real limits OF the expedition.
lie believed il would be condemned by tho
people.
The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, Fist
Lord of the Treasury. and government
leader in the House. said there vas no.
thing in the expedition TO cscIte BUS
picion or alarm IN France. The opera
tions had no relation 20 the British occa-
patton OF Egypt. The position OF Egypt
could not be satisfactory until that coun-
try rega'ned control OF large part OF
the Soudan.
A vote was then taken on Mr.. Noriey's
motion and Il was defeated-2SS 10 i45.
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