HC Deb 07 May 1885 vol 297 c1865
MR. LABOUCHERE

With respect to the answers of the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for War in regard to these statements in The Times, I would really ask the Prime Minister, Whether he himself has read, or will read, what is stated by The Times' Correspondent; and, whether some communication will be made at once to General Graham, or the other officers commanding, to tell them that these acts are not in accordance with civilized warfare'—that villages being looted and burned, and women and children being fired upon—

MR. SPEAKER

This is an argument, not a Question.

MR. GLADSTONE

With regard to the first part of the Question, it will be my duty, in conjunction with my noble Friend, to get the most authentic information of what has taken place; and my hon. Friend may rely upon it that any orders it will be our duty to give will be in strict conformity with the pledges we have given.