HL Deb 16 May 1884 vol 288 cc537-8
THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY

I wish, before the House adjourns, to ask the noble Earl opposite (Earl Granville), Whether any information has been received at the Foreign Office in regard to General Gordon?

EARL GRANVILLE

We have no news from General Gordon; but we have received this afternoon some information which I do not think is dated, but which is to this effect: —A party of refugees arrived yesterday at Assouan from Berber and Korosko. They reported that the route between these places was quite clear, and stated that they had had no trouble, and that they had heard that Gordon had made successful sorties and was well.

THE EARL OF CARNARVON

When was that news received?

EARL GRANVILLE

To-day.

House adjourned at a quarter past Five o'clock, to Monday next, a quarter before Eleven o'clock.