EGYPT’S PROBLEM.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 February 1922, Page 5

EGYPT’S PROBLEM.

MR. CHURCHILL’S CHOICE. LORD ALLENBY’S POPULARITY. By Telegraph.—-Press Assn.—Copyright. London, Feb. 5. The Observer hints that Mr. Winston Churchill is preventing the British Cabinet dealing with the Egyptian problem on progressive lines Mr. Lloyd George and Viscount Curzon •favour. The Observer adds that General Lord Al Tiby is coming Home with his resignation in his pocket, having found himself in an impossible position as 'High Commissioner. The Foreign Office statement that the Government is prepared to recognise Egyptian sovereignty on condition that Imperial communications are guaranteed, the Government retaining the right to protect foreign communities and demanding a guarantee against foreign aggression, throws the responsibility of a settlement on the British Parliament. Mr. Churchill’s ultimate choice will be between loj«alty to liis position as a member of the Government or resignation. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Cairo, Feb. 5. Egyptians cheered General Lord Allenby on his departure for London, thus paying a remarkable tribute to his personal popularity and indicating a hope that the British Government will ac-

cept his recommendations. At every stopping place to Alexandria, General Allenby was the recipient of remarkable dempnstrations. He alighted at the platforms and shook hands with all. Everyone said they hoped the Cabinet had confidence in him.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.