UNREST IN EGYPT
f THE MILNER COMMISSION. Hr Cib!» Pf*« >«»v?it.:on—Oonrrirlii.) (A'cstnlim and N.Z. Cable Association.) CAIFtO, December 30. Lord Milnrr has issued a communique '■x plaining that tho object of tli" Mi sion to Egypt is to reconcile Egyptian aspirations with British foreign interests, therefore t}jo Mission is anxious for the frankest and most innlial relations. Tho Mission invites all classes of Egyptians to express thoir ideas freely, without prejudice, v.ith a view to reaching an understanding. Tho communique caused a demonstration, necessitating tho cmplojment of soldiers in cars to patrol tho streets during tho ovening. Order wns maintained. Th<> native Press insists npon the continued boycott of the Mission. A committee represc nting all E'.rvptian partus considered Lord rSfilner's proclamation, and issued a statement insisting on complete independence. However, it admitted its willingness to discuss the question of foreign interests. provided tlint Egypt's sacred rights wero not prejudiced.
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Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16721, 2 January 1920, Page 7
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150UNREST IN EGYPT Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16721, 2 January 1920, Page 7
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