Mr. Labouchere, on Monday, brought up the question of Uganda,
denouncing Lord Rosebery as the "high-priest of Jingoism." He maintained that Sir Gerald Portal had power to set up a permanent Government, or Protectorate, in that Kingdom, and that, consequently, we should undertake new and vast responsibilities. Mr. Gladstone denied this, declaring that Sir G. Portal's mission wag; solely to report, and that he would reserve all permanent arrangements for the free deci- sion of the House of Commons,—a statement hardly consistent with Sir G. Portal's instructions. Mr. Balfour, of course, made the most of.this position, showing that the Premier was minimising the steps actually taken, and the assurances given in the debate on the Address ; and Mr. Chamberlain declared that the Radicals wished us to give up the advantages secured by treaty, through the cession of Heligoland. We were bound at all costs to maintain our pledges, and to retain Uganda. The House thought so too, and by the amazing vote of 368 to 48, nearly 8 to 1, rejected Mr. Labouchere's motion. That vote will greatly strengthen Lord Rosebery's position in the Cabinet.
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