EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1924, Page 2

EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

[REUTEKS TEt.EC HAMS .] 'J'llF. NEW PR KM I KB. LONDON. Nov. 2t>. The “Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic correspondent understands that the new Kgyplian Premier. Ziwar Pasha, has assured Lord Allenby ot his intention to limit down the murder gang. Fit KXCH CRITICISM. I.OXDOX. Nov. i’ll. .Surprise is manifested in some quarters. at the nature of the opinions on the F.gyptian situation expressed in the French press. It is pointed out that tbo‘ more responsible journals do not contest Britain's right to safeguard interests. The other section is always critical of Britain, and it adopts the usual attitude.

“Lc Temps.” while emphasising the point that. France does not intend to interfere, says: “The recourse to new forcible measures would not be under, stood, now that Egypt has its own desire to arrange matters. It is certainly to the interest of Britain to settle once for all. the questions which have been suspended since the proclamation of Kgvptian independence.” LONDON. Nov. 'JO. The “Daily Telegraph's” diplomatic cnriespuiideiit. commenting on the Cairo protest to the League id Nations says: The dispute is clearly a domestic matter between Britain and Kgypt, and is covered by Article 21 of the Covenant. TDK MECCA STRUGOLH. LONDON. Nov. “0. British airmen and aeroplanes are going to assist King Ali to recapture Mecca. Three Be llaviland aeroplanes have been sent to Arabia, and the aviators. Mclntosh and AVrigglesw ortli. have gone to Jeddah. BBTTTSI! TROOPS ARRIVE. CATRO, November 27. Further British troops are arriving here from Malta and Gibraltar in the next few days. A brigade of infantry, with fixed bayonets, will parade Cairo to-morrow. Two bluejackets from the warship ■‘•Valiant” have been missing m Alexandria for the past forty-eight hours. LONDON, November 27. AYitli a view to strengthening Lord Allenby’s hands during the present critical situation. Air Neville Henderson lias been appointed a Minister Plenipotentiary whilst employed at the British Residency in Cano.