AN ULTIMATUM.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18238, 24 November 1924, Page 9

AN ULTIMATUM.

murder of sirdar.

peremptory demands.

APOLOGY AND INDEMNITY. CABLE—PEES 8 ASSOCIATION —COPT 3 lull) (EEDTBB'S TELBO2AMS.) CAIRO, November 22. The British Note demands the prosecution of an enquiry into the crime with tho utmost energy, without respect for person, and condign punishment for whoever and whatever they are, irrespective; also a propor apology and an indemnity of half a million sterling, the prohibition of political demonstrations, and the withdrawal of Egyptian officers and Egyptian units from the Sudan. Tho Note reserves the right of revision of tho conditions governing the retirement of British officials, reaffirms the British protection of foreign interests, and insists upon the retention of the judicial and financial advisers. A reply is demanded within twenty-four hours. Lord Allenby, accompanied by a regiment of cavalry, visited Zaghlul Pasha and handed him tho British Note. Lord Allenby received tho royal cavalry salute going and returning, also on entering and leaving the Premier's office, tho incident bringing many spectators to tho scene. The Chamber of Deputies was temporarily held up owing to the cavalry being drawn up outside Parliament Buildings, which are opposite Zaghlul's office. Bewildered spectators wondered what the cavalry's presence portended. The Zaghlulist Press declares there is good reason to believe that the police will put their hands on the criminals. A dum-dum bullet, with deliberate cuts across the top, was extracted from the Sirdar's body. Another similar bullet waa discovered in tho car. Several arrests are reported, but beyond the finding of two witnesses who believe they could recognise two of the miscreants, nothing tangible appears to have been, accomplished so far. BRITISH POLICY. ■' <;• NO ANNEXATION. (i.-osraArua' and x.z. cablb association) (Received November 23rd, 5.5 p.m.) XONDONj November 22." The "Daily Telegraph's" diplomatic correspondent says the terms of tho Government's Note to Egypt will not be issued until the Note reaches Cairo. It contains most peremptory demands, calling for full amends. Moreover, in view of the reasons for their inability to conduct investigations given by two British police officials employed in Cairo the Note will preas for the most rigorous search for and punishment of all the culprits and their powerful patrons, but Great Britain is not likely to be Sriven to any fundamental alteration of policy. She does not intend to annex the Sudan or end the Anglo-Egyptian condominium, or revoke the 1922 unilateral declaration of Egypt's independence, which, not having been accepted by Egypt, is strictly within Britain's power of revocation. The only political consequence of the mufder will be the earlier adjustment of the outstanding Anglo-Egyptian issues within the 1922 declaration. Kespeot for law and order must be ensured,' if necessary by the British military authorities, and it should not be forgotten that the British axe empowered to reimpose martial law at any moment. INDIGNITY ON ARMY. THE KING'S MESSAGE. (EBPTBR'S TELBGSAUB.) (Received November 23rd, 6.5 p.m.) LONDON, November 22. Tho King telegraphed to Lord Allenby: "I am deeply grieved at tho death of Sir Leo Stack. I feel bitterly the indignity inflicted on my Army by the cruel murder of one of its distinguished officers.'' The Cabinet, at jan emergency meeting, considered the grave situation created by tho Egyptian outrage. The Government, in entering its protest, will call for the cessation of anti-British propaganda in reference to the sovereignty of the Sudan, whether encouraged by the Egyptian Government or otherwise. It iB recognised, says the "Dally Express," that the campaign, inspired by native leaders is partially responsible for the existing state of affairs, and a firm assurance as to its discontinuance will be requested.

The {Jairo newspaper "Ahram" says the British Government has instructed Lord Allenby to inform King Fuad and the Egyptian Government o£ Britain's decision to separate the Governor-Gen-eralßhip of the Sudan from the Sirdarship. " ORDERED TO EGYPT. FLEET AND TROOPS AT MALTA. auSTJULUN ASD JT.S. «»» iWOCUnOf.) LONDON, November 22. After an emergency meeting of the Cabinet, Sir L. Worthingtoa Evans and Mr W. C. Bridgeman conferred with Lord Beatty, Earl Cavan, and Sir H. M. Trenchard for two hours, and discussed the movement of the Mediterranean Fleet from Malta to Alexandria. It is officially explained this transfer is merely seasonal, but relief is felt in official circles at its opportuneness, in view of the recent happenings in Cairo. The First Battalion of the East Laneaahire Regiment has been . ordered to Egypt, and sails on tho 96th.

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SIRDAR LAID TO REST.

AN IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL. (Received November 24th, 12.55 a.m.) CAIEO, November 22. There were unforgettable scenes at the laying to rest of the Sirdar. The magnificent military display was impressive. The solemnity was remarkable for the size and composition of tho crowds. It was not only a great public funeral but a great international funeral. Barely, if ever, has such a wave of emotion swept the city. There was a distinguished gathering in All Saints' Church. Zaghlul Pasha arrived at 9.45 a.m. Zaghlul's face was indescribable. Five minutes later cam© Lord and Lady Allenby, Mr and Mrs Asquith, and then General Sir H. C. B. Haking. Zulflcar Pasha represented King 3?uad. , The entire Diplomatic Corps was present, with the leading representatives of every foreign community, giving the ceremony an international character. Lord Allenby, awaiting Lady Stack, sfood with distress on his. face. The family mourners entered at 10 o'clock. Lady Stack and her daughter owe up splendidly. Tho service, which was simple, was conducted by Bishop Gw-ynne. The coffin, was borne out by eight British warrant officers of the Egyptian army. Tho procession already had formed up for an hour and took over an hour to pass a given point. It was headed by British and Egyptian cavalry and infantry regiments, two bands) and bugler 9. The gun earring© moved off at 10.45 a.m., Lord Allenby following with Zulfbcar Pasha on the right and Sir It. C. B. Hacking on, tho left. Then came. Zaghlul Pasha, the jHxsidents of the Chamber <s<nd Senate and Ministers. Tho family mourners remained in the church. ( There were four occasions when waives of emotion swept the procession, the first when entering Opera spuare, when the guns in Esbekich gardens boomed forth and a squadron of aeroplanes manoeuvred overhead. Tho second waa when the procession 'was traversing the actual eoeno of the outrage, the third wjien. tba guns again boomed at Rodah Bridge and the fourth when a volley was fired at the grave and "The Last Post" Gounded. All was tremendously impressive.

There were crowds in the etreexs and ewarma of people on balconies snd roofs. Wherever the eyes turned there was nothing but a mass of humanity. British troops lined the streets. It is unanimously agreed that for impressive solemnity and significance nothing similar ever was in Cairo. Senators and Deputies joined the procession in Opera square, which grew to enormous size.

The schools are striking apparently as a protest against the British comments on the outrage.