The government was the biggest obstacle in his way, namely Sulayman Niazi Pasha. However, Mix presented his resignation. Following this, he was replaced and became Pasha Mix, the Commander-in-Chief of the expedition that would be sent to Kordofan. This is all that can be inferred from this, except that Pasha Mix wanted his hand to be the ultimate authority in every matter and his opinion above all others. He presented his resignation so that the biggest opponent in his way would be removed, namely Sulayman Niazi Pasha, the only officer above him in rank. Was he removed from his position to clear the air for him? There is no room for doubt that a change of such importance could not have occurred without the intervention of the British Consul-General in Cairo. This justifies placing the major responsibility on the British government. It is therefore obvious that Lord Cross would not find a candidate for what he expected from Pasha Mix, because he was the one who drew up the plan for this campaign and he was also the one who orchestrated it. If it were otherwise, it would have been his duty to draw the attention of the government he served to the dangers that stood in his way, and then to carry out his duty after clarifying them. Furthermore, it appears that the English officers themselves, when they ventured deep into those deserts, realized their mistake. However, unfortunately, the matter was decided and the sword preceded the reprimand. Evidence for the correctness of the above is what Sultan Pasha mentioned in his book: (The Sword and the Pen), p. 241, where he said: After a short while, I received the memoirs of Amir al-Alai Farkwar, Chief of Staff, and Mr. Donovan, correspondent for the Daily News newspaper. When I read them all, from beginning to end, with complete care, I found them to be a sad and lonely account. Both of them agreed