HC Deb 06 February 1884 vol 284 c155
MR. GLADSTONE

Sir, before the House adjourns I wish to give it the latest information in our possession from Egypt. At the commencement of the Sitting I was asked whether we had any information from Egypt which had led to the adoption of any measures, and I said "No." Since then a communication has been received from Admiral Hewett, who thinks it wise, with reference to the security of Suakim, to anticipate the possibility that, under the excitement of victory, the Arabs might make an attack upon that place. He is, therefore, desirous of having his forces strengthened, and we have accordingly taken measures for supplying him with increased forces in order to secure the safety of that place.

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