CRISIS IN EGYPT.
HEAVY RIOTING IN CAIRO. NATIONALISTS TALK INDEPENDENCE. By-Telegrapli.-*Prcss Asso—Copyright. Received Nov. 26, 5.5 p.m. Cairo, Nov. 22. Heavy rioting followed the mistaken use of ball cartridge by Egyptian soldiers in a squad who were ordered to fire blank ammunition. British troops attempted to restore order with pick-axe handles, but were compelled to fire. Twelve were killed. Nationalist delegations have appealed to the Egyptians to seize independence. ~The appeal' says they ;'.re tile masters of Egypt ,and will write glorious history. All ranks of all,, occupations must do their duty and grasp their sacred rights. Moderate J- >*.ians criticise the British announcement of a new constitution ras vague. Lord Miner's Commission has postponed its'flepartnre from London till the.' of December.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable' ■ Assn. ; NA-TION!ALJST APPEAL TO AMERICA Washington. Nov. 25. Said Pasha, leader of the Egyptian Nationalists, has appealed to President Wilson against "the barbarous of implacable England;"
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Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1919, Page 5
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149CRISIS IN EGYPT. Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1919, Page 5
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