HL Deb 30 June 1873 vol 216 c1547
EARL GRANVILLE

said, it would no doubt be gratifying to their Lordships if he stated the substance of a telegram from Mr. Vivian, dated Alexandria, that day— Sir Samuel Baker reports safe arrival, with all Europeans, at Khartoum. Country come under Egyptian dominion. Route opened to Zanzibar. Slave trade in process of being suppressed. El Zaraf proved navigable. Victory on June 8 of 105 men over army of Onioso. Country orderly and quiet. Mission quite successful. A subsequent telegram from Mr. Vivian, dated Alexandria, 3 30 P.M., said— 3 P.M. Telegram from Governor of Soudan to Cheriff confirms safe arrival of Baker and his expedition at Khartoum; but states that Mr. Higanbotham (sic) died at Gondokoro. Baker comes here at once.