TUTANKHAMEN’S TOMB.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 February 1924, Page 3

TUTANKHAMEN’S TOMB.

THE LUXOR SQUABBLE

CAP,TEH’S DECISION. Australian and n.z. caulk association (Received this dav at 10. Id a.m.) LONDON, Peh. M. The ‘‘Exchange Telegraph Company’s” correspondent, at Luxor -ays that Carter’s decision to ilose the tomb came as a thunderbolt alter the exciting discoveries of the past lew days. For a long time there has been a disagreement between Carter and the Egyptian Government, arising out .of the Government querying his contract til give one London newspaper priority over all news from the tomb. Although the contract proved unworkable Carter endeavoured to carry it out, though subjected to frequent interference from the Government, \\ Inch was anxious to maintain its right. Hie tomb was closed immediately after the press view and no further work will Ik- done. LONDON. Peh. 11. The special correspondent in Luxor states that. Carter, in a letter to the Director-General of Antiquities in Cairo, points out the hitter’s department is altemptinug to deprive the Dowager Countess of Carnavon of the rights accruing to her under the Egyptian law to a share of the treasures. Mr Carter says that he does not wish to engage in an undignified dispute. He wished to proceed with the scientific work; compared with which hi regards the legal rights as of altogether secondary importance. The director replied:—“The Govern ment will discuss the matter no further, hut conveys you its decision.” Mr Carter also protests that the rights of publication which had been entirely preserved to the Countess of Carnavon, have been abrogated hy the Department, which insisted upon the admission ol certain visitors, who merely were press agent-, their o!,j'.ect I icing, not t • assist m tin- undeitaking. hut. to encroach upon the Countess’ publication rights.