HC Deb 21 March 1884 vol 286 c463
MR. BOURKE

I wish to ask the noble Marquess the Secretary of State for War, "Whether he has received any further information with reference to the state of Berber, General Gordon, or to the position at Khartoum, which he can communicate to the House?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

No, Sir. As far as I am aware, no further official information has been received since my reply of yesterday, either as to the condition of things at Khartoum or at Berber, or on the road between them.

LORD EUSTACE CECIL

Has telegraphic communication been restored between Khartoum and Cairo?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

No, Sir; not that I am aware of.