EGYPT
STILL IN A FERMENT. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. ‘The Time*.’ CAIRO, April 30. ‘The Times’s correspondent lea/ma from reliable sources that the appearance of restored quietude is only superficial. The provincial natives at present seem to submit, but outbreaks recur immediately if troops are withdrawn. Cairo ,served as tire nerve centre of the agitation of a clique of lawyers, students, and azhoritos, who inspire and direct the ferment over the whole country. Motor cycling a gents- provocateurs are sent out, and ia succession of troubles marks their trail everywhere. , Only 15 per cent, of tire native officiate have resumed work in Car to. Secret Intimidation of the remainder persists, despite the warning of the Government, who still delay to carry out their tlirentcnerd drastic action, which is obviously unavodd able, LONDON, May 1. (Received May 2 y at 11.1 la.m.) Egypt is quieter. British officials, under martial law, are carrying on the Government, as the Egyptian Government are not carrying out their functions.
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Evening Star, Issue 17033, 2 May 1919, Page 6
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