UNREST IN EGYPT

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 80, 28 December 1921, Page 5

UNREST IN EGYPT

GRAVE turn in situation RIOTING SPREADING DISORDERS TO BE RIGOROUSLY REPRESSED The situation in Egypt has become graver, the rioting spreading. The public have been notified that disorders will be rigorously repressed by the military. A majority of Government officials are striking, but the strike is not expected to last many days. By Telegraph—Pr ms Association— Copyright London, December 26. The situation in Egypt took a grave turn on Sunday, and tho rioting is spreading. British troops were called out at Suez and Port Said. It is understood that Zaghlul will leave Egypt on Wednesday.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Cairo, December 25. An ‘order under martial law notifies the public that disorders, rioting, and destruction of property will be rigorously repressed by the military, who have been ordered to shoot when 'necessary. Five of the arrested Zaghlulists have been taken to Suez, and the other three, having complied with General Allenby’s orders, are remaining in Egypt. The European quarter is perfectly quiet this morning. A minor disturbance in the native quarters was effectively dealt with by the military. A number of, arrests were made. Up till last night twelve people had been killed, all natives, except one, apparently a soldier. Hitherto no casualties have been reported from Port Said. Mobs broke through the police cordon, and penetrated the European quarter, but British soldiers intervened, and quickly restored o"der. The authorities informed Madame Zaghlul that she could join her husband, but she replied that she intended to take ner husband’s place in Egypt. He was the father of his people, and she would Income a mother' of the people. The dead include Professor John Orth, a well-known figure in Cairo, who claimed to be the famous Austrian. Archduke who disappeared mysteriously years ago. He was stabbed several times in the back while proceeding to his humble lodging. Students in the El Azhar University have declared an indefinite strike. , . A number of bluejackets have arrived in Cairo, and it is reliably understood that a flotilla of armed Nile bonts, officered and manned by the Royal Navy, is proceeding to Upper Egypt.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Cairo, December 24. British troops are proceeding to the suburb of Gisa, where a mob is attacking the Government offices. Otherwise Cairo appears to be quiet. Troops have also been disnatched to Taoah. which is unsettled. Leaflets were distributed in Alexandria inciting an insurrection, and concluding “Long live Zaghlul.” A tour of Cairo disclosed evidences of previous trouble. La nip-posts were torn down in some streets, with flames issuing from the broken pipes; and many missiles were lying about. A barricade of trees and lamp-posts had been erected in one street. The streets ere now fairly empty. The French .newspapers protest against tho attacks on French shops, as they are only damaging Egypt’s cause. Zaghlul’s renly to General Allenby’s ord»r declares’ lb at only the Egyptian nation is entitled to prevent him carryin?? ■on th© pnered duty with which he has been entrusted by the nation. Dissentient members of Zachlul’s delegation, who have been, supporting Adlv Pasha. have telegraphed to Mr. TJoyd George strongly protesting against the order regarding the Zaghluties.—Renter. (Rec. December 27, 7.5 p.m.) • Cairo, December 26. The mob on Monday morning attacked the police station at the Mousky quarter. Troops were called in. -and shot five, rioters deed and wounded four.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STRIKE OF'GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS (Rec. December 27, 8.5 p.m.) Cairo, December 27. There is continued rioting and seventeen have been killed and over fifty injured in Cairo. There have also been casualties in other towns. A majority of Government officials are striking, but tho strike is not exnected to last more than three days. Cab horses and taxicabs have been withdrawn owing to attacks by roughs. There have been several 'attempts at incendiarism, which tlm troops prevented.—Ans -N.Z. Cable Assn.