§ MR. J. MORLEY (Newcastle upon-Tyne)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any proclamation has been issued by the Military Commanders at Suakin as to the intentions of the Egyptian Government towards the tribes; whether any terms have been made with the tribes in the neighbourhood of Suakin and Tokar, for the purposes of common action against the approach of hostile forces from Kassala; and whether, at the fall of Afafite and Tokar, any prisoners were captured; and, if so, in what way they have been disposed of?
§ SIR J. FERGUSSONSince the right hon. Gentleman gave notice of this question inquiry has been made by telegraph, but as yet the Egyptian Government have no information on the subjects mentioned.
§ MR. J. MORLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman answer the third question?
§ SIR J. FERGUSSONThat, also, the Government are at present unable to answer.