EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 26 May 1926, Page 2

EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS

| Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] BRITISH PRESS COMMENT. LONDON, May 21. The “Daily Afail” in a leader says: “If the Zaghluls return it means a fresh challenge to British authority. It must he met with tlie utmost energy and decision. It is satisfactory to know that we have in Egypt a- strong representative in Sir George Lloyd, who has already largely repaired his predecessor’s mistakes. The Egyptian capacity to govern is, at present, on tif.il, and the choice of Zaghlul is particularly unsatisfactory, because he is a bitter irreconeiliable enemy of Britain.” The “Daily Mail” reminds Zaghlul that Britain will not ho edged or intrigued out of Egypt. The full control of th,e Suez Canal Is essential to ‘lie iifety of tho Empire, and will he res- v olutely maintained. FAHAIY SENTENCED TO DEATH. (Received this day at 8 a.m.i CAIRO, ALiy 25. In the murder conspiracy trial cabled on the 19th all were acquitted except Faliniy, who was sentenced to death. EGYPTIAN ELECTIONS. (Received this day at 8 a.m.i CAIRO, Alay 23. According -to tho Zaghlulists, the elections results are now:— Zaghlulists 151 Liberals • 23 Nationalists 5 Ittersadists A.. ‘1 Independents.... 3 Adlav Pasha and Yegben the uell known Liberal leader is conferring with Zaghlul regarding the formation of a new cabinet. FLAG BILL WITHDRAWN. CAPETOWN, May 25. In the Assembly, Air AL'ilan announced the Flag Bill will be withdrawn and introduced next session.