The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-21

expedition and the understanding with
Italy regarding the steps taken.
Morley pointed out the unfortunate
nature of the expedition decided upon
by the governments sayingyit was not
only a derogation of the pledge of
Great Britain that she would not as
sumo a protectorate over Egypt, but
was likely to withdraw from that
country some benefits and blessings of
the British administration of its af
fairs
Mr.. Morley added that the diversion
of the funds of the Caisse for the pur-
pose of England would necessarily pro-
long the
ENGLISH OCCUPATION
and by insisting upon remaining IN
Egypt, Great Britain admitted that
Egypt was not strong enough to stand
by itself Yet. he continued. the new
policy is to impose upon Egypt the
duty of governing one OF the most diff
cult territories ON the earth. Therefore
he asked the government to furnish the
house with full reasons for the adj
vance. as nothing in his opinion showed
that the Egyptian frontier was me-
naced. The government, Mr.. Morley
added, was pursuing a mad policy and
he moved a reduction of the vote of the
civil service which they were discuss
ing by f100.
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, the secre-
tary of state for the colonies, replying
for the government, commended that all
the opposition arguments were tainted
with a preconceived determination
TO EvACUATE EGYPT.
He pointed out the benefits resulting
to that country from the British occu-
patton, saying that nothing in recent
history was the subject for greater
pride than the peaceful revolution in
Egypt. The finances had been restored,
and its administration strengthened
and other great benefits had been con-
ferred upon the country. All authorf-
ties, he added agreed that the with
drawal OF the British troops would
mean that all this work was 70 be IN
done and a vast majority of English
men were convinced that the work of
Great Britain in Egypt was not COM
pleted and it would be dfshonoraDle
to leave Egypt until it was completed.
Great Britain, Mr.. Chamberlain in
sisted, had been too sanguine in the
past respecting the time for the fulfill
niemt Of pledges and it would occur to
the majority of the house that she was
determined to maintain her troops In
Egypt until her work was accomplish
ed and they could be withdrawn in
safety.
The under secretary of state for for
eign affairs and the first lord of the
treasury, said Mr.. Chamberlain, had
already explained the
REASON FOR THE ADVANCE
of the Dervishes and the state of fer
ment existing previous to the govern
ment's decision.
The situation at Wady 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 if the Kassala fall
the effects would be incalculable upon
Egyptian interests and if Italy was
again defeated many a tribe hitherto
alienated from the Khalifa would re-
join his forces and he might make q
great future effort
TO DESTROY EGYPT
and the civilization of which England
was the protector. Therefore, it was o.
paramount Importance to Egypt thai
Kassala should not fall, and the ad.
vance of the British-Egyptian troops
up the Nile was dictated from this con
sideration. The wisest policy fol
Egypt was to anticipate attack ant
prevent the concentration of the Der
wishes, thereby creating a diversion
| in favor of Italy
Ar. Chamberlain further said tina
Lord Rosebery had tainted the govern
ment with its isolation: but, the pres
ent situation did not show that they
were isolated. Germany supported
! Great Britain, Austria warmly approx
ed and Italy thankfully accepted il
In regard to France and Russia tn,
government waited dronical opposition
cheers.)
The demonstration on the part of tn,
Liberals caused a smile to cross Mr.
| Chamberlain'S face, and when he wa.
able to continue, he said that it would
| not be wise to anticipate what tn,
action of France and Russia would be
there was no reason to suppose tina
they were not in accord with the othe
powers. The advance upon Akasheh
Mr.. Chamberlain explained, Nigh
possibly be extended to Dongola: blu
it would be limited by the security o.
| the communications which they coul,
maintain and the amount of resistanc,
which would be met. However h,
firmly asserted, wherever the troop
went they would remain, for Grea
| Britain was not going to hand bacl
to barbarism whatever territor.
might be recovered. loud Conserva
tive cheers.)
The government did not want t,
! incur incalculable expenditures b,
sending gigantic military force int,
the rainless Soudan. If the Dervishe
were capable of serious resistanc
which would overStrain the resource
of Egypt. the government would no
enter into such a policy: but if, on tn
other hand, it was true that the Khali
fa's power was entirely broken ant
the tribes were tired of his misgovern
| ment, it would be unfair and unwis
TO refuse Egypt the possibility of re
covering a position which was essen
tial to her security.
Mr.. Henry Labouchere declared MI
Chamberlain had made
A DANGEROUS SPEECH
and had ignored the feeling Of France
Egypt. he asserted, could not govern
herself, and yet it was proposed tina
she should govern the Soudan
Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley, the Africa
explorer. Liberal Unionist member 70
North Lambert, made a speech i
support of the government. in tn
course of which he said that he hope
the British troops would push on t
KEartoum.
Mr.. John Dillon criticised the gov
eminent for not informing France @
its intentions beforehand. He charge
that the government was acting i
the interest of the dreibund and wa
crawling at the feet of Emperor VII
liam. conservative laughter)
Sir Charles Dixie 0iberaD eonsid
cred that the reasons Mr.. Chamberlai
advanced were trivial and that n
evidence had vet been submitted to tn