SUEZ CANAL.
EXTENSION OF CONCESSION. BITTER OPPOSITION. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. Received December 15, 8.5 a.m. LONDON, December 14. The "Scotsman" newspaper states that "the Egyptian Nationalists are bitterly opposing a prolongation of the Suez Canal concessions. The Khedive, however, is unlikely to withhold his assent, as Egypt is in pressing need of funds, owing to the heavy cost of administrating the Soudan,
If the concession is-granted, the company will probably be forced to increase the dues, owing to the necessity for large improvements.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9668, 16 December 1909, Page 5
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86SUEZ CANAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9668, 16 December 1909, Page 5
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