Mr. M. SYKESasked the origin and cause of the riot that took place at Alexandria in Egypt on 31st October?
§ Sir E. GREYI have not yet received precise information as to the cause of the riot. That will reach me by dispatch, so far as it can be ascertained. The latest telegraphic information is that all is now quiet.
Mr. M. SYKESHow long will it be before the dispatch will reach England? Can the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea—it is very important?
§ Sir E. GREYNo, I cannot say when the next bag is due bringing the dispatch. But the matter is not very urgent, seeing that the riot is over and everything is now quiet. I would point out that there are things in the world which are much more urgent.