Egypt.
MSTURBANCK IX 04180.. AuckUud, JJnyi 17. Cairo, newspapers received to-dav contain t"'ie following official communique fftHffi toe Press 'Bureau., issued from the army headquarters:—Un. Friday night a disturbance occurred in : Sly,u'ia Wagh El .(Jurkctt, which resulted'in a somewhat serious riot. As it is impossible to disiovor the reason Ur. this outbreak an inquiry will be held. Only soldiers were concerned, but unfortunately considerable damage was done to property in this street, which bears an unenviable reputation. A large. ciM>vd' of soldiers collected and considerable resistance was offered to the military police and the piquets in their efforts to 'restore order. Several pistol shots were fired, and four men were woundvd; besides others who were injured. A squadron of cavalry and strong piquets were quickly on the scene, and soon after- 3 p,.m. normal conditions were restored. The fire brigade and civil police assisted with commendable discretion and forbearance. It is due to the latter that no natives were implicated; in the disorder. Eifty soldiers have been arrested and will be dealt with iviuVr military law.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 291, 18 May 1915, Page 5
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176Egypt. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 291, 18 May 1915, Page 5
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