EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1924, Page 3

EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS

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XAHIILUL PASHA RESIGNS. AUiTIULIAN AND N.Z. CABLI ASSOCIATION. CAIRO. November 10. In tin* Egyptian C'liainlier, Znghloul l’aslni ammniKvd liis resignation of tin l Premiership lor (he reasons of ill heal I In The Clnnnher adojonrned until Novemlii'r 17, The annonneenient was followed by reports of Cahinet dissensions, involving the resignation of the Ministers of Kilnlino and Foreign Affairs, and the Minister at London. At Khartoum, the Mndir’s court sonic need 28 civilians and cadets who participated in disorders in a iniltary school on the ninth of August to eight years’ imprisonment. So far there have heen no sinus of disturbances, though the sentences are widely known. CAIRO, Noveinher In. The Ministerial crisis developed suddenly. A mystery surrounds Zagldoul J’asha’s unexpected action. Excited crowds of people surrounded Zngldnnl’s house and Parliament House. The Senators went to the Palace in a body to sign the hook to show their unanimous confidence in Znghloul, who, in addressing: them suhse(|Uently said: “My health docs not permit, my working timid iulrijrues.” The Deputies are overwhelmingly supporting; Znghloul Pasha. The crisis is undonhtedly due to crave internal

issues. ZAGIILUI.’S CCNNrXO. LONDON. Nov. Hi. The "Sunday Express” correspondent at Cairo says that there is a suspicion that Znghlul Pasha’s resignation is merely an artifice to strengthen his hold on Iris own majority which was recently shaken.

El OUT FOR .MECCA. CAIRO, Noveinher 11. Kino Ali’s forces, who were sent out to recapture Mecca have heen heavily defeated h.v the Wahahis. desk;nation refused. CAIRO, Nov. 15. The Ki 1114 had a eonferenee with the Premier (Znghloul Pasha) to-day, when Znghloul tendered the Cahinet’s resignation, which the Kino did not accept. Znghloul later announced the resignation of both Chambers of Parliament, which were stupefied with surprise. Pressed for reasons, Zahloul insisted that his only reason was his health. The Chamhers voted confidence in the (lovernment, and adjourned until .Monday.

The news created a tremendous sensation in Cairo when it became known in the evening that no official statement had yet been issued, but it is understood that Zagldoiil’s resignation was precipitated by the resignation ol Nessim Pasha (Einance Minister), who had a disagreement with the junior members ol the Cabinet. There was a Council of Ministers on Friday night at Zaghloid’s house, at which Nessim was urged to withdraw i.is resignation, hut he relused. Finally, the Cahinet, fearing the effect on the public 01. Nessim s action, decided to resign collectively, which it did to-da.v.

ZAGIII.UL WITH DRAWS RESIGNATION'. (Received tliia (lav at 12.H0 p.m.) LONDON. Noveiiil.er 10 Zagldoul lias withdrawn liis re.sigmi lion.