THE UNREST IN EGYPT.
THE MILNER COMMISSION/
ITS OBJECTS EXPLAINED.
By Eleotrio Telegraph.—Copyright. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. CAIRO, Dec. 31.
Lord Milner has issued a communique explaining that the Mission's object is to reconcile Egyptian aspirations with British foreign interests. Therefore the Mission is anxious for the frankest and most cordial relations. It has invited all classes of Egyptians to express their ideas freely and withput prejudice, with a view to reaching.an understand-
The communique caused a demonstration, which necessitated soldjers in cabs patrolling the streets during the evening to maintain order. The' Native press insists upon the continued boycott' of the" Mission. ' V ' '. i ' A Committee representing all the Egyptian parties has considered Lord Milher's proclamation, and has issued a statement insisting on complete independence, but expressing willingness to discuss foreign interests, provided Egypt's sacred rights are not prejudiced.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1713, 2 January 1920, Page 5
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