GREAT INDIGNATION IN BRITAIN.
What tho London Press Advise,
Safety of tho British Expedition,
London, Fobruary C,
The feeling of public indignation and disgust pervaJing all classes of fcho people regarding tho miscarriage in tho Soudan is unparalleled, and in consequence consols have declined a half per cont.
Profound sympathy is expressed on tho Continent at the failure of Lord Wolseley's expedition to rescue General Gordon. The London papers, referring to the British position in the Soudan, are unanimous in declaring that retreat is impossible. Most of the journals advise that strong reinforcements, consisting of Indian native regiments, bo despatched to Souakim, thenco opening a road to Berber. A Cabinet Council is to be held to-day to consider the Soudan position. Sir Chas. Dilko, President of the Local Government Board, speaking at Paddington last night, announced that Lord Wolseley has telegraphed that there is no cause for anxiety as to tho position of the British troops at (Jakdul and Metemmah.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 5477, 7 February 1885, Page 2
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