CRISIS IN EGYPT.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 132, 5 June 1926, Page 9

CRISIS IN EGYPT.

A GRAVE SITUATION

BRITISH WARSHIPS READY.

LONDON, June 4. The distinct gravity of the situation in Egypt and the impossibility of forecasting the outcome is emphasised in well-informed circles in London. It is learned that the British Government is following events very closely and has kept the Egyptian Government fully informed of its views. These have abundantly demonstrated that Britain does not view with favour the return to power of Zaghlul Pasha. It is pointed out that the present Prime Minister, Ziwar Pasha, has not yet resigned, but that when he does King Fuad will no doubt summon Zaghlul. Upon the decision of the latter will then depend the attitude of Britain. On the other hand a message from Cairo says that at the request of the members of the Chamber of Deputies Zaghlul has abandoned the idea of forming a Cabinet. He is said to have agreed to resign the Prime Ministership in favour of the Liberal leader, Adly Pasha Yeghen. In most quarters in Cairo it is admitted that the appointment of Adly would mean that Zaghlul's power would be behind the scenes. At the same time Adly would exert a more favourable influence over the Zaghlulists and prevent difficulties with Britain. A dispatch from Malta states that although the Resolution is the only warship which has gone to Egypt, several others are under orders to depart at a moment's notice.— (A. and N.Z.-Reuter.)