The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-21
ENGLAND IS PERSISTENT
IN HER DETERMINATION TO PROSECUTE
THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN
Curzon Insists That the Conditions Under
Which England Agreed to Evacuate Egypt
Have Not Yet Been Fu!fiIIed--Engisnd
Does Not Stand Alone


various questions put by John Morley, Sir
William Harcourt aad John Dillon, re-
aarding the expenses of the Nile expedi-
ton and tho understanding with Italy re-
pointed out the unfortunate nature of the
expedition decided upon by the govern
nlsnt, saying il was not only i'll dernga-
ton Of the pledge OF Great Britain that
she would not assume n prolectorate over
Egypt, but WAS likely TO Withdraw from
that country some benefits and blessings
OF British administration OF its affairs.
Mr. Morley added that the diversion of
the funds of the Caisse for the purposes of
England would necessarily p:olong the
English occupation and by insisting upon
remaining III Egyp!. Great Britain adj
mttted that Egynd was not strong enough
to stand by itself. Yet, ne continued, the
new policy ia 10 impose upon E2ypt the
duty of governing one Of the most difficult
territories Oh earth. Therefore, he asked
the government 10 furnish the house with
full reasons for the advance, rs nothing, in
his opinion, showed that tho Egyptian
frontier was menaced. The government.
Mr.. Morley asserted, was pursuing mad
and infatuated policy; and he moved re-
duction of the vote of the civil service
which they were di cussing by t1o0.
Mr.. Joseph Chamhetiain, secretary of
state for the colonies. replying for the gov
ernment, commended that all the opposition
ceIved determination to evacuate Egypt.
He pointed out tho benefits resulting to
that country from the British occupation,
saying nothing in recent history was Il sub
ject for greater pride than the peaceful rev.
olution in Egypt. The finances had been
restored and iis administration strength
ened, aud other great benefits had been
conferred upon the country.
The situation mt Watly Halfa was bad;
but, Mr.. Chamberlain explained, it might
have been borne for some years longer had
it not been for the defeat of the Italians.
Now, however. it was felt that it Khalifa
fell. the evil effects upon Egyptian inter-
es,s would ba incalculable. Therefore, it
was OF paramount Importance to Egypt
that Kassala should not fall, and the ad.
vance of the h-Egyptian troops up the
Nile was dictated from this consideration
The wisest policy from Egypt was to an
ticipate attack and prevent the concentra.
tion of the Dervishes, thereby creating a
diversion in favor of Egypt.
Mr.. Chamberlain further said that Lord
Rosebery had tainted the government with
its isolation, but the present situation did
not show that they were isolated. Ger
many supported Great Britain, Austria
accepted it. In regard to France and
Russia. the government waited. Qronical
opposition cheers.) The demonstration on
the part of the Liberals caused smile to
cross Mr.. Chamberlain's face and when he
was able to continue, he said that it would
not be wise to anticipate what the action of
France and Russia, would be; there was no
reason to suppose that they we're not in &C.
cord with the other powers.
The advance upon Akasheh, Mr.. Cham
berlain explained, might possibly be ex-
tended to Dongola, but it would be limited
by the security of the communications
which they could maintain and the amount
of resistance which would be met. How
ever, be firmly asserted, wherever the
troops went they would remain. for Great
Britain was not going TO hand back to bar
barism Whatever territory might be re-
covered. loud Conservative cheers.)
Mr.. Henry Labouchere declared Mr..
Chamberlain had made dangerous
speech and bad ignored the feeling of
France. Egypt, he asserted, could not
govern herself, and yet it Was proposed
that she should govern the Soudan.
Mr.. Henry M. Stanley, the African ex.
ploser. Liberal.Unionist member from
North Lambert, made a speech in support
of the government. in the course of which
he said that he hoped the British troops
would push on to Khartoum.
Mr.. John Dillon criticised the govern
ment for not Informing France of it's in
tentions beforehand. He charged that the
government was acting in the interest of
the dreibund and was crawling at the feet
of Emperor William. Conservative
laughter.
Sir Charles Dixie, Liberal, considered
that the reasons Mr.. Chamberlain adj.
vanced were trivial, and that no evidence
had yet been submitted to the house that
justified the advance. The fact that Mar
quis di Rudini opposed the retention of the
African colony showed there was no need
TO act on behalf of Italy.
As to the evacuation, Mr.. CurZon con-
tinued. it could not he pretended that the
E..va
land undertook to withdraw her troops.
'The present expeditions" he concluded,
'is inseparably corrected with the work
that we are doing in Egypt and we should
rersevere in the task until it is accom-
plshed."
Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the oppo.
sition leader, complained the house was
still ignorant OF the aims and objects of
the expedition and whether it intended to
90 to Dongola and eventually, perhaps,
TO Berber and khartoum.
Mr.. A. j. Balfour, the government lead
err, in the course OF a brief reply, said the
expedition had no reference to the occupa-
ton of Egypt, or at least to the duration of
tho occupation.
The vote was then taken on Mr.. John
Morley's motion and it was lost-2SS to
l45.
The result of the division was received
with loud cheers on the part of the sup
ITALY HAS ENOUGH
ROME, March 2O.-Ihere were scenes of
excitement in the chamber of deputies to-
day and the strong current of discomfort
with the situation in Africa amongst the
people and especially against undertaking
any further campaign III Abyssinia was
vigorously expressed by radical deputies.
They attacked the government with bitter
criticisms and demanded that the govern
ment should Withdraw the troops now in
Africa instead of sending more to relieve
them.
A green book has been issued by the
government, containing a history of the
campaign in Abyssinis, including the dis
aster at Adowa. The details published do
not differ materially from the reports al
ready before the world.
A dispatch to the Trbuna from Masso-
wah says that Major Salza has returned a
second time from the camp of the Negus
and will go back for the third time on Sat-
urday. No details are given as to the de-
mands made by the Abyssinians or the
terms the Italians are willing to accord for
peace. t-..D
HOLY WAR PROCLAIMED
LONDON, March 2O.-A dispatch to the
Globe from Cairo says the khalifa has pro-
claimed jehad (hoiy war; against Egypt
and called all dervisles capable of bearing
arms to enroll under his banner. It 10 said
Osman Digna IL to leave Kassala and join
the dervishes now mastering at Dongola.
Nice Little Wife
HUTCHINSON, Kans., March 2O.-A sem
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