EGYPT AND PERSIA.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH BRITAIN. (British Official Wireless.) (Received 12 noon.) RUGBY, February 15. Replying to a question in the House of Commons Mr. G. T. Locker-Lampson (Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs) said the discussions between British and Egyptian Governments were still in progress in Cairo. He hoped, however, they would be concludcd in the near future. Asked whether certain demands had been made by the Persian Government, particularly regarding Bahrein, Mr. Locker-Lam pson said: "The Persian Government protested some weeks ago against the terms of the Treaty of Jeddah. between Gceat Britain and the Hejaz on the ground that references in that treaty to the Islands of Bahrein is contrary to the territorial integrity of Persia. His Majesty's Government are unaware of any valid ground on which the Persian Government could base, a claim to sovereignty over these islands and have explained this to the Persian Government."
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 39, 16 February 1928, Page 7
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