The Egyptian Sudan 62 It would fall almost entirely on Egypt, so the Liberal MP agreed to this statement, then asked Mr. Labouchère, the Foreign Secretary Balfour, about Egypt's ability to pay, and he replied: "I have informed our ambassadors in the countries that if Egypt's treasury cannot pay, I will take the money from the Egyptian Debt Fund." He then added: "As for us, if we embark on something, we will not back down, and the British soldier who lands must remain forever." Labouchère, the Liberal leader, did not reply to this statement with a single word because he considered it a satisfactory and convincing statement.

When Kitchener entered Khartoum and learned that Marchand was in Fashoda, the Liberals and Conservatives united against the French. The Daily Telegraph, for example, reported that Marchand returned with his full force from the Marda, who were beyond punishment, and The Times warned France that the words of Sir Edward Grey on March 27, 1895, were unchangeable: "When a British soldier lands, he remains forever."

On October 12, 1898, Lord Rosebery, a Liberal, spoke in Epsom, saying: "France has committed an act of hostility against us, and the entire nation supports the government. If it hesitates, it will not remain in its seats for a single hour. If France claims honor in the matter, then honor is something that is moved and carried." Mr. Asquith, also a Liberal, spoke and said: "The nation supports the government, and there is no disagreement between us and France on the principle of the King of Egypt." On October 26, Mr. Reichly, also a Liberal, spoke and said: "We will not allow France to resist our project, which is to connect Cairo with the Cape of Good Hope." Sir Edward Grey said: "We will not be lenient with France on anything, for victory is the Nile. And it is our duty to have control over the entire course of the Nile from its source to its mouth."

From all these statements, the reader understands that the Liberals, who were calling for withdrawal from Egypt, adopted the opinion of the Conservatives when Pasha reached