Egypt

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 17, 21 January 1915, Page 5

Egypt

EGYPTIANS AND THE TURKISH YOKE. AUSTRALASIANS MAKE THE MONEY FLY. [United Pbess Association.] (Received 8.30 a.m.) Sydney, January 21. A member of the Expeditionary Forces, writing regarding the accession of the Sultan, says: The Egyptians are indifferent and by no means enthusiastic concerning the change of Government, but many of them hated the Turkish yoke. They are now learning to love the Australasian soldiers, not because they admire him personally, but because he spends money freely.

COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. London, Jan. £O, 5.30 p.m. Paris reports that artillery duels are general between the sea and the Somme and the region of Nieuport. There was a lively duel, the enemy vainly attempting to destroy a bridge at the mouth of the Yser, the Allies succeeding in demolishing a portion of the defences and also some auxiliary works on a farm near St. George's, which the enemy had strongly organised. In the La Grurie woods the enfemy violently attacked the French and allied troops, who recoiled for the instant, but recaptured by two energetic counter-attacks at first the majority, and, subsequently, the whole position, which they are now holding. At St. Hubert, the Germans exploded a salient north-east of the Allies trenches, but the troops rushing into the connecting outlets prevented the enemy obtaining access. North of Pont-a-Moussoii in the La Pretre wood the Allies are now established for a hundred metres beyond the trenches taken on Monday.

KHEDIVAL REVELATIONS. COMMISSION REPORTS CRAVE IRREGULARITIES. (Received 9.20 a.m.) Cairo, January 20. A Commission which was appointed to examine- the administration of religious foundations belonging to the Khedival family reported grave irregularities, and revealed that the exKhedives assistance to the directors of the foundations had been withdrawn, while sums were due to other members of the family. Sensational revelations are expected. THE OPHIR ASHORE IN THE CANAL. (Received 12.30 p.m.) Cairo, January 20. The Ophir is ashore in the canal.