TURKO-EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8105, 9 May 1906, Page 2

TURKO-EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

PORTE'S DILATORY TACTICS.

GERMAN PRESS ACCUSATION. London, May 7. JThe Porte s taotios ate still dilatory §Tho German pross, despite the Btt* lin Government's correct attitude, accuses Great Britain of land-grabbing on the Sinai Peninsula. THE PORTE S CONTENTION. A PREVIOUS AGREEMENT DISCLAIMED. Received 8,10.40 p.m. London, May 8. In the House of Commons, Bit Edward Grey in reply to Mr Balfour renewed the events at Tabah and the Island of Faraon. He said the Port# contended, firstly, that Akaba and Sinai Peninsular were outside the territory defined in the Itnperia Firman of 1892; secondly, that the Grand Vizier's telegram of the Bth of April, 1892, only referred to th» western side of the Peninsula, and thirdly, that the interpretation of the telegram concerned the Porte alone.

THE FRONTIER MUST NOT BE ALTERED. Received, 8,10.42-p.mj London, May 8. Sir Edward Groy continued that such demands, if admitted, constitute a real danger to the freedom of the Sue* Canal, the liberties of Egypt and the Khedival dynasty. He emphasized Britain's patience and moderation. It was impossible to defer a settlement indefinitely, henoe Britain's pressing original demand for a joint delimitation. He confirmed the presentation of a Note, requesting a favorable reply within ton days. He added that the I important frontier would remain, as it had existed undisputed and undisturbed for many years previous to British occupation. (General obeers).

BRITAIN'S NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. OFFICIAL GERMAN DISCLAIMER. Received 8,11.26 p.m. Lokdos, May g, Tho cruisers Amethyst, Arogant, and Gibraltar were suddenly ordered to sea, presumably for the Levant. Thcr» are fourteen British war-ships at Phalerum. In the Commons Mr Bunciman, it reply to Lord Lonsdale, announced that Germany has informed Britain that the statements, that the Porte'i action regarding the Egyptian frontier received any enoouragement, are unfounded. The announcement was received with Ministerial cheers.

TURKEY SENDING STRONG REINFORCEMENTS. Received 9,12.15 a.m. Lomdon, May 6. Turkey is sending artillery and strong reinforcements to Akaba and Tabah.