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This statement shows, as we have said, that the Khedive was compelled to accept Gordon's mission as it was, and he saw no other purpose than to save his loyal subjects from the evils he anticipated as a result of Gordon's mission, which was sent to Khartoum to help him achieve his country's goals.

However, Gordon was not ignorant of the true intentions. This is why he was sending telegrams and writing memoirs to inform his people of the situation and to make his intentions clear to them, believing that this resolve would not be enough. He telegraphed and remembered that he must reveal the truth and inform the public, and that they would judge him accordingly.

His wish was fulfilled when the British government published those memoirs and telegrams in a blue book, which had a greater impact than he had hoped. Many discussions took place about them in the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Among these statements is what Mr. Gladstone said in the House of Commons, where he stated: "His Majesty's government takes upon itself the responsibility, diplomatic and political, for the mission entrusted to Gordon, and will do its utmost to reach a satisfactory conclusion."

Then Gladstone also made a clearer statement, saying that Gordon's mission was to evacuate Sudan and save the government's officials. He said, "Our confidence is great, and we are not exaggerating in any of our accounts. We have decided not to surprise him with any action without consulting him and taking his opinion."

And much more than this, from statements that are undoubtedly from the Sudan.

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