SARWAT'S HOPE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 129, 3 June 1927, Page 7

SARWAT'S HOPE.

AMICABLE SOLUTION.

Prospect of Settlement In

Egypt.

NO POLITICAL PROBLEM.

(By Cable—Press Association.—Copyright)

LONDON", June 2.

The Prime Minister of Egypt, Sanvat Pasha, has addressed a message to the "Morning Post," in which he says there is every reason to hope that, thanks to the spirit of good understanding and mutual confidence which governs the relations between the two countries, a solution of the crisis will not long be delayed. The Cairo correspondent of the "Morning Post" says what is really behind the agitation is King Fuad's pending visit fo England. The Zaghlulists are striving their utmost to render His Majesty"* departure difficult, as they fear be may arrange a compromise. A political problem in the broadest sense does not exist in Egypt, says the correspondent. The vast majority of the people are peaceable and want only to be left alone to attend to the cultiva*tion of their cotton.

But a handful of pseudo-politicians, leaded by Zaghlul Pasha, is making difficulties where none really exist. The Cairo correspondent of the Times" says the Egyptian Press vigorously urges the rejection of the British demands on the grounds that Britain has no right to interfere with regard to the army. There are indications, however, that the Chamber of Deputies is in favour of a compromise. British and foreign residents in Cairo insist on the unconditional acceptance of Britain's Note and the immediate i adoption of Britain's requirements as ■ the only possible policy. It is pointed out that the Ejryptian Government has had ample opportunity I of offering an alternative solution, but has merely directed its tactics toward gaining time. It is thought it does not intend sincerely to face the situation.— (A. and I N.Z. and Svdney 'Sun.")