SULTAN OF EGYPT

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2338, 21 December 1914, Page 5

SULTAN OF EGYPT

PRINCE HUSSEIN KEMAL London, December 18. The Khedive's uncle, Prince Hussein Kemal, has been appointed Sultan of Egypt. [Egypt .lias been proclaimed a British Protectorate, and Sir Arthur Henry M'Ma'hon appointed High Commissioner.] BRITAIN'S POSITION. NOTE TO THE NEW SULTAN. (Rec. December 20, 3.40 p.m.) London, December 19. Britain informed Prince Hussein he was chosen as he was a Princo of Mehemet Ali family and the worthiest to occupy tho new position as Sultan of Egypt. The foreign relations are henceforth to be conducted through Britain's High Commissioner. The revision of the capitulations would be postponed until the end of the war. . Tho present clearer definition of Britain's position in Egypt will accelerate her progress towards self-goveru-ment. The Egyptians' religious convictions would be scrupulously respected. In declaring Egypt free from any duty or obedience to tho usurpers of political power in Constantinople the British Government is animated by 110 hostility towards th,e Caliphate. The past history of Egypt shows tho loyalty of Egyptian Mohammedans towards the Caliphate, independent of any political bonbs between Egypt and Constantinople. The strengthening and progress of Mohammedan institutions in Egypt are a matter wherein the British Government talies the deepest interest in c;\r> ryjng out 'such reforms as may be nec. e'ssary. Prince Hussein may count on the Government's sympathetic support. The Government confidently rely on the loyalty, good sense, and self-re-straint of Egyptian subjects to facilitate the task of the commander of tho forces entrusted with the maintenance of order and tho prevention of rendering aid to the enemy. Renter's Cairo correspondent says the Union Jack was hoisted at the British Agency and a salute of 101 1 "'ms was fired at Alexandria. Port Said,

and Cairo. The protectorate has been cordially received. PROTECTORATE REGOGNISED. ITALY VERY PLEASED. (Rec. Decembor 20, 3.30 p.m.) i London, December 19. Official.—France lias recognised the British Protectorate of Egypt and Britain adheres hp the Franco-Mborish Treaty. Reuter's Rome correspondent states that the Protectorate is heartily welcomed in Italy, auguring, as it does, increased prosperity and stability to Egypt, and implying greater • advantages in Libya to Italy. PRINCE HUSSEIN INTERVIEWED. NEVER BEEN A! PRETENDER. (Rec. December 20, 5.5 p.m.) • London, December 19. Prince Hussein, in an interview with "Hie Times" correspondent,, said: "I never have been a pretender. Since the suppression of tlie Arabs I have been convinced Egypt needed European direction. I am grateful to the British and my views were known to Lord Cromer, the late Sir Eldon Gorst, and Lord Kitchener. Egypt -has now become the centre extensive cultivation, and of moral as well as material well-being." THE SULTAN HONOURED. (Rec. December 20, 3.30 p.m.) London, December 19. Prince Hussein, the new Sultan, lias been given the Grafld Cross of tlio Bot'h. , KING'S MESSAGE. UNFAILING SUPPORT GUARANTEED. (Rco. December 21, 0.10 a.m.) London, December 19. The King sent a message to Prince Hosscin promising unfailing support in safeguarding tlio integrity of Egypt. Paris newspapers cordially approvo of the Protectorate. ANNEXATION OF EGYPT. THE KHEDIVE'S INTRIGUES. (Rec. December 21, 0.10 a.m.) Melbourne, December 20. Mr. Bean, the Australian official war , corresßondent, sabling from CUircu

gives detail b of the annexation of Egypt, states tjie announcement was suppressed, and nobody, not even tlia peasantry, knew that a change was im- • pending. The majority realise that British rule is infinitely preferable to Turkish. The Khedive, .who was oil holiday in Europe at the beginning, of the war, went to Constantinople,.where' he intrigued 1 with tie Turks, and while" there an Egyptian Nationalist attempted to murder him. Hi& assialant waa killed, but the Khedive escaped, though hit by 60V0ral bullets. Later, he definitely took tlie Turkish Bide, and cx-i pressed hostile sentiments towards the British Government, which decided nob', to allow him to return to Egypt. The' Khedive's personal influence in the Government was always hopelessly cor-'' rupt. His methods of extorting by the sale of titles and taking money) from magnates with whom he stayed! while- on tour lately were a growing) scandal.