The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-06-14
His Opinions on Egypt Used by
Conservatives Against
the Government.
MIsRULE IS CHARGE MADE
FOREIGN SECRETARY TELLS THE
HOUSE OF COMMONS THAT
coRsT HAS THE CONFIDENCE
OF THE GOVERNMENT.

London, June 14.-Theodore Roose-
velts Guildhall speech led to q long
discussion of Egyptian affairs in the
House OF Commons last night, the con-
servatives demanding to know what
course the ministers proposed to pur-
sue, and some of the liberal members
denouncing what they termed Mr..
Roosevelt's interference.
Arthur J. Balfour. leader OF the OPP
position, expressed warm appreciation
Of Mr.. Roosevelt's sympathetic and
kindly treatment of the subject. There
was nothing in the speech. he said. to
which the most sensitive Briton could
take exception. The situation in
Egypt, he declared, called for prompt
action and he hoped the government
would take steps to give support to
the British representatives there, with
out which they will be helpless.
Sir Edward Grey, the foreign sec
rotary, replying to the criticisms in
behalf OF the government. announced
that Mr.. Roosevelt's speech had been
communicated to him before 1t was de-
livered. He had seldom listened to a
speech with greater pleasure. It's
friendly intention, he said, was OBJ
vious, and, taken as whole, 1t was
the greatest compliment to the work
OF one country ever paid by citizen
of another.
No Reason For Change.
There was nothing in the present
situation in Egypt, the foreign secre-
tary declared, to occasion disquiet or
justify q sudden resort to unusual
methods, but II the symptoms already
noted of anti-British agitation continu-
ed. the government would take meas
ures to assert its authority and pro-
tect the Egyptian ministers who fol-
lowed the governments advice.
interpretations were submitted in the
house during the course OF the day
bearing on the same subject, to which
the secretary for foreign affairs made
a brief reply.
Replying to an Interpolation by Sir
Henry James Dalziel, Liberal, Sir
Edward Grey declared that Sir Eden
Gorst. the British agent and consul
general in Egypt, had the complete
confidence of the government.
Sir Henry thereupon requested the
foreign secretary to send a copy Of his
reply to Mr.. Roosevelt. Sir Edward
answered that he could see no reason
for doing anything of the kind.
Weapon Of Attack.
Since the delivery Of the speech II
has been considered inevitable that
the conservatives would take advant.
age OF the opportunity to attack the
governments policy in its African de,
tendency. Sir Henry Is liberal OF
advanced political views, and last
week he announced that he would
bring the matter to an issue by ask.
ing whether the government had lost
confidence In its agent.
Accordingly today he asked the for
eign secretary to state the relations
between the foreign office and Sir Ell
den and the attitude Of the govern.
ment toward Sir Elden's administra
ton Of affairs In Egypt.
Sir Edward. who entertained Mr.
Roosevelt during the last day Of his
visit here, was prepared for the ques
ton, and replied briefly but positive
ly that Sir Eden possessed the com.
plete confidence Of the government
Then he added that he was unaware
that anything had occurred or that
anything had been said to arouse a
disapprehension.