EGYPTIAN CRISIS

Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1928, Page 3

EGYPTIAN CRISIS

(United Service.)

LOXDOX. May I. The “Daily Herald” says:— Tt is bard to see bow tbe proposed Egyptian Public Assemblies Law differs from tbe normal practice in civilised countries, or what it contains to /•justify tlio sending of an ultimatum. ijt preparation for tbe coercion of •Military measures; If we believe in

constitutional Government, then the \ action ol' the British Government to- “■ wards Egypt. i> utterly unjustifiable, and violence will breed violence.. LONDON'. May 1. The “Daily Mail’’ says: It should he clearly understood by the Egyi>tion Government that the whole Britiss nation, with the exception of a negligible minority of Communists and faddists, stands behind sir Austen Chamberlain.

THE EGYPTIAN REPLY. (Received this day at 11.25 a.m.) CAIRO, May 1

It is understood that Kgypl’s reply \ will he, delivered at the Residency this and he eouched in friendly terms. It expresses the (Uivernment’s inability to admit tbe right of Britain or any other foreign pm. i\ to interfere with the Egyptian Parliament’s legislation, hut in order to demonstrate goodwill and Egypt’s desire to maintain friendly relations towards 'Britain, the Assemblies Bill would he hold over until next session. It expresses Hie hope that in tho meantime, the basis of a better AngloEgyptian understanding will ho reached. permitting tho removal of the pre-sent difficulties. CAIRO, Bay I. Tho terms of the Egyptian reply. t" cabled earlier, are confirmed. The reply adds that Egypt has done all she .possibly could constitutionally, bypostponing the examination of Assemblies Bill until the next. Parliamentary session.