HC Deb 16 May 1884 vol 288 c613
SIR WILFRID LAWSON

I wish to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether it is true that a telegram has been received containing important news as to the safety of General Gordon?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

This telegram from Mr. Egerton has been received this afternoon from Assonan— May 16.—A party of refugees arrived yesterday at Assouan from Berber and Korosko, who say that the road between these places was quiet. They had no trouble. They heard that Gordon had made successful sorties, and was well. The House suspended its Sitting at Seven of the clock.

The House resumed its Sitting at Nine of the clock.