THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 4353, 26 April 1884, Page 2

THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.

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GENERAL GORDON TO BE BELIEVED. Expected Capitulation of Berber and Dongola. (Received April 26th—11.15 a.m.) . Loxdon, April 25. It is believed that the garrisons at Borbor and Dongola will shortly have to arrange terms of capitulation with tho rebels. British expeditions -will rolieve Gordon Pasha at Khartoum in the autumn. (Received 20th April, 12.30 p.m.) Injury to the French Vintage. London', April 25.—The severe frosts have injured tho French vintage.

[reuter's telegrams. 1 Paris, April 24. The question of the projected European Congress on Egyptian affairs is being warmly discussed by the French press, and claims are again being put forward on behalt of France for asharo of tho British influence in Egypt and in control of Egyptian finances, if not administration. London, April 24. A special meeting of tho Egyptian Cabinet has been held to take into consideration tho position of affairs. The moeting was attended by the Khedive, Riaa Pasha, and Nubar Pasha, and approved of the proposals for the Immediate relief of Berber. The Safety of Gordon Pasha. Losdon, April 24. In th* HoNee of Commons to-night the Premier mftde a statement regarding the situation of affairs in the Soudan. Both tbs country and the Government,-Mr Gladstone said, recognised that they were under an obligation to secure the future safety of General Gordon, and the Ministers were fully prepared to fulfil that obligation should the occasion require it. <