CHAPTER XVIII DUFFERIN'S MISSION

*Broadley to Blunt. Telegram. November 30th*: "All progressing well. Try to negotiate in concert with De la Warr the place of exile—Fiji suggested. Gratified at your confidence."

*Blunt to Broadley. Telegram. November 30th, 2.30 p. m.*: "Reject Fiji or Azores. Insist on Moslem country for religious life. They cannot refuse. Will consult Chenery. De la Warr away."

*Broadley to Blunt. Telegram. December 1st*: "Dufferin's conduct admirable. Suggests De la Warr's arranging place of exile with Foreign Office. Prisoners entirely satisfied."

*Broadley to Blunt. Telegram. December 3rd*: "Arabi's trial over. For correct account see 'Standard.' Egyptian Government fulfilled all engagements to the letter."

*Broadley to Blunt. Telegram. December 4th*: "Arabi delighted at result and sends thanks—inclined Cape. Dufferin brick [*sic*]."

*Broadley to Blunt. Telegram. December 4th, 4.50 p. m.*: "Surprised your not wiring. Success complete. Anglo-Egyptian colony furious."

*Blunt to Broadley. Telegram. December 4th*: "Congratulate all. De la Warr says place of exile in English territory left to Dufferin. I don't fancy Cape. How about Gibraltar or Guernsey. Consult Arabi."

*Broadley to Blunt. Telegram. December 4th*: "Many thanks kind telegram."