MR. SWIFT-MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he had received a telegram from the committee of the National Party in Egypt complaining of the Foreign Secretary's statement that the Egyptians did not possess the qualities suited for self-government, and indicating that Egypt would continue to struggle for liberty and independence; and whether, having regard to the irritation caused by the erroneous statements in his speech, the right hon. Gentleman would make an explanation in order to smooth away the injurious effects of it.
§ SIR EDWARD GREYI only received the hon. Member's Question as I entered the House. No such telegram has reached me as yet; but I would observe that very seldom one can please everybody in any speech delivered. If it should turn out that I have not succeeded in doing so I should not think that the fact would require explanation.