EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 November 1924, Page 2

EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

[Reuters Telegrams.] BRITAIN’S D MCI SION. ' CAIRO, Nov. 21. The newspaper “Ahrani” rays the Ilritish Government instructed Lord Allenhy tn inform King Fund and tile F.gyptian Government of Britain’s decision to separate the Governor-Gener-alship of Sudan, from the Sirdarship. THK SI DA Il’S DEATH. Dl'M-DC.M 111'LLETS USED. CAIRO, November 21. A dum-dum bullet' with deliberate cuts across the top, was extiicated from the .Sidar’s body. Several arrests are reported, but beyond linding two witnesses, who believed they could recognise two of the miscreants, nothing tangible appears to ha ve been accomplished so far. The King telegraphed Lord Allenhy: " Deeply grieved of the death of Sir Lee Stack. 1 feel bitterly the indignity inflicted on my army by the cruel murder of one of its most distinguished officers.” THE BRITISH NOTE. LONDON. November 22. The "Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic correspondent says: The terms of the Government’s note to Egypt will not lie issued until the note reaches Cairo. It contains a peremptory demand, calling for full amends. Moreover, in view of reasons for inability to conduct investigations, given by two British police officials employed in Cairo the note will press for the most vigorous search for the punishment of all culprits and their powerful patrons, hut Britain is not likely to he driven to any fundamental alteration of policy. She does not intend to annex the Sudan, or end the Anglo-Egyptian condominium or to revoke the 11122 unilateral declaration of Egypt's independence, which, not, having been accepted by Egypt, is strictly within Rritains’ power or revocation. The only political consequence of the murder will lie an earlier adjustment of outstanding Anglo-Egyptian issues within the 11)22 declaration. Respect for law and order must lie ensured—if necessary by the British military authorities—and it should not he forgotten that the Ilritish are empowered to impose martial law again in Egynl at any moment. LONDON, November 22. After an emergency meeting of the Cabinet. Sir L. NVorthington-Evans (Secretary for Mar) and Rt 1101 l\\ . ('. Bridgemau (First Lord of the Admiralty) conferred with Lord Beatty, Earl Cavan and Air-General Trenchard for two hours.

They discussed the movement of the M.editloruniicnii Fleet Irom Malta to Alexandria.

It is officially explained that this transfer is merely a seasonal one. hut relief is felt in official circles at its opportuneness, in view of the recent happenings in Cairo. Ihe foreign 01lice inis sent a note to Egypt, couched in the strongest terms. It embodies a series of demands relating to points upon which British opinion lias long held that attention by Egypt is overdue. .MILITARY FORCES SUMMONED. CAIRO, November 22. The First Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment has suddenly been ordered to Egypt. It sails oil November 2li ill. BRITISH NOTE DELIVERED. CAIRO. November 22. Lord Allenhy, accompanied by a regiment of cavalry visited Premier Zagli--10111. and handed him the British Note. l,ord Allenhy received a royal cavalry salute mi going and returning, anil also on entering and leaving the Premier's ollit the incident bringing many spent alms to the scene. The Chamber of Deputies was temporarily belli lip. owing to the cavalry being drawn lip outside the Parliament Buildings, which are opposite to Zaglilotil Pashas’ office. The newspaper ‘'Ahrani,” says: llie British Government lias instructed Lord Allenhy to inform King l’uad and tlm Egyptan Government of Britain’s decision to separate the Governor-Gen-eralship of the Sudan from the Sidarship. CAIRO, November 22. The British note demands the prosecution of an inquiry into the crime with the utmost energy, without respect lor persons, and condign punishment, whoever or whatever they are. It also demand a proper apology and an indemnity‘of half a million sterling. It further demands the prohibition of political demonstrations, and the withdrawal of all the Egyptian officers of the Egyptian units from the Soudan. The mile also reserves the right of revision of the conditions governing the retirement of the British officials. It reaffirms the British protection of foreign interests, and insists upon the retention of British judieial and financial advises by Egypt. A reply is demanded within 21 hours.

THE SIRDAR’S FUNERAL. IMPRESSIVE SOLEMNITY DISPLAYED. > CROWDS SWEPT WITH EMOTION [Reutehs Tkleohams.] (Received this day at 9 a. 111.) CAIRO, November 88. Tin •re were unforgettable scenes at the laying to rest of the Sirdar. Sir Lee Stack. There was a inaguilh ient military display and impressive solemnity, remarxnhle for the size amt the composition of the crowd. It was not only a great public funeral, but a great international funeral. Rarely, if ever, lias such a wave of emotion swept the city. There was a distinguished gathering in All Saint’s Church. The .Ministers, led by Zaghloul Pasha (Premier) arrived at !CTo. Zaghluul’s face was undescrihahlo. Five minutes later Viscount A 1 lon by and Lady Alleiiby, Mr and .Mrs Asquith, then Hencral Hacking and Zullicar Pasha, represeiitating King Fucd, and the entire diplomatic corps were present, with the leading representatives of every loregin community, giving the ceremony an ’liternational character. Lord Alieiihv who wi* awaiting l.atly Stack stood with distress on his lace. The family mourners entered at ‘on o’clock. Lady Stack and her daughter Imre up splendidly. The service was simple and was ((inducted bv Bishop Hwymie. The coffin was borne out by eight British warrant officers of the Egyptian Army. The procession had already oeeii formed up for an hour and took over an hour to pa,ss a given point. It '.ms headed by the British Egyptian ( avalry and Infantry regiments, two hands and buglers. The gun carriage moved, of! at 10. l-i, Viscount Alleiiby following with Zuiilicar Pasha on bis right and (.eiiei.il Hacking on his left. Then came Zaghloul Pasha, the Presidents of and Senate and the Ministers. The family mourners remained in church. There were four occasions when waves of emotion swept the procession.

The first was when entering Opera Square, when the guns ill the Esbokick Gardens boomed forth, and a' squadron of aeroplanes manoeuvred overhead. The second was when the procession was traversing the actual scene of the outrage, and the third when the guns again boomed at Rodali Bridge. The fourth occurred when the volley was fired at the grave, and the Last Post sounded. All was tremendously impressive. ; There were huge crowds in I lie streets and swarms of people on the balconies and roofs. M herever eyes turned there was nothing hut 11 mass of humanity. The British troops lined the streets. It is unanimously agreed that for impressive solemnity and significance nothing similar has ever been witnessed in Cairo. Then Senators and Deputies joined the procession in Opera Square, which grew to enormous size. YOUTHFUL FANATICS STRIKE. CAIRO, Nov. 22. The schools are striking, apparently as a protest against the British comments oil the outrage.