HC Deb 19 February 1885 vol 294 cc862-3
MR. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT

asked, Whether it was the case that Italian troops had gone to Massowah by arrangement or Treaty with the Turkish Government; whether the Italian Government proposed to occupy Kassala; and, if so, whether any arrangement to that effect had been made with the Sultan of Turkey? He also asked when Papers respecting Egypt would be in the hands of Members?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

asked the hon. Member to postpone the first Question until to-morrow. Further Papers with regard to Egypt would be in the hands of hon. Members by Monday. They would include the despatches of General Gordon, and particularly the telegram of November 4.