EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 5 June 1926, Page 3

EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS

1 Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]

CAIRO, June 3.

At the request of ' the Deputies, Zaghlul has abandoned the idea of forming a Cabinet, and be has agreed to resign the Premiership in favour of the Liberal leader, Adl.v.vcghon. CAIRO, June 4.

In most quarters it is admitted that Adly’s appointment means that Zaghlul’s power is behind the scenes, althonh Adly will exert a more favourable influence over the Zaghlulists to prevent difficulties with Britain. LEE STACK TRIAL. LONDON. June 2. The Government sent a strong note to Egypt, declining to accept the verdict o ftijA trial, when six oiit of seven accused in connection with the murder of Sir J.ee Slack were acquitted . The Note follows the announcement of the resignation of Judge Kershaw, who presided at the trial. The Judge affirms that the verdict was so contrary to the weight of evidence as to constitute a grave miscarriage of justice. It is understood that the Note reserves judgment in respect to tho verdict, and in the meantime declines to accept it as a proof of tho innocence of the individuals concerned. The Note adds that the Government also reserves the liberty to take whatever steps necessary to ensure the safety of foreigners. The Court consisted of two Egyptian Judges and Judge Kershaw, and tho acquittal of the six prisoners occasioned a great demonstration in Cairo. Zaghlul is reported to have wept tears of joy. The Morning Post's Cairo correspondent says that the news of Judge Kershaw’s resignation and the Government Note was not altogether unexpected. It is regarded as the first of a series of important developments. It is clear that Britain does not intend to take tho Wafa's Unseats lying down. It is also stated that Zaghlul declined to give undertakings to Sir George Lloyd on certain points, and declared it would he necessary for him to go to London.