REASSURING EGYPT

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIX, Issue 113, 16 May 1906, Page 2

REASSURING EGYPT

FRENCH AND GERMAN IN-

FLUENCE

(Received May 16, 8.55 a.m.) "CAIRO, May 15. The garrison at Alexandria paraded to impress and reassure the people. There is general .satisfaction at Cairo at the Porto's surrender.

M. Constans, the French Ambassador, made 'representations .to the Grand Vizier on his own initiative in support of Britain, and then on his behalf M. Borregeois told Tewfik to inform the Sultan that he joined Sir Nicholas O'Conor in protesting against the occupation of Tabah. Marschal Breberstein, the German Minister, followed M. Constant's example, producing a great impression in Turkish circles.