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(the local 14. P. ) were in the Governnent s though, they night
do things that r oemod strange
.
to them, yet thoy-knew these
niniotera to be ouch true frýonda of peace,, retrenchment and
reform that they could never take part in any action, roally
subversive of these cardinal principles. " A rooolution moved
by a ihr. John Grant a bookaaller, supporting the-Govornmont
and urging that friendly tribee in the Sudan, night not be
dovertodi was finally passed after a two hour diacuoaion.
At Kennington Liberal and fadicnl Association an anendriont
against the Government's policy in Egypt and the Sudan received
Only eight votes and a vote of confidence was, "carriod almost
unanimously and with acclamation. "
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; aua Liberal Associations
in 1885 contented themselves with votes of confidence in the
Govornment without referring to the Sudan problem, or mentioning
it in the terms of a Loode resolution "that only those steps
will be taken in prosecuting the necessary wart which are
dictated by wise and humane feelings«"
Zier-wan a desire to leave the Sudan alweya combined
(1) Scoýo 20th February$ 27th February 1885"
(2) Daily News, 18th March 1885.
(3) Lewin Mercury 13th February 1885"
(3)