TERMS OF NOTE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 24 November 1924, Page 5

TERMS OF NOTE

PUNISHMENT OF PERPETRATORS

INDEMNITY OF HALF A MILLION

CAIRO, Nov. 22.

The British Note demands the prosecution of-an Inquiry into tne crime with the' utmost energy, without respect for persons, and condign punishment whoever and whatever they are; also a proper apology and an indemnity of half o million sterling; prohibition of, political demonstrations; withdrawal of Egyptian officers and Egyptian units from the Sudan. The Note reserves the right of revision of conditions governing the retirement of British officials; reaffirms

British protection of foreign interests; and insists upon the retention of judicial and financial advisers. A reply is demanded within 24 hours. LONDON, Nov. 23. The Note to Egypt was issued for publication sooner than expected. Sunday newspapers stress its sternness and time limit. The Observer says that it cannot be said that either the penalty or the precautions are excessive, whether judged by diplomatic precedent or practical necessities. The honour of the Empire ' certainly will not tolerate murderous attempts on the lives of those who bear its responsibilities overseas. The murder of the Sirdar precipitated certain measures which would have had to bo taken sooner or later, but which were delayed in expectance of a settlement in a friendly spirit. That hope lias momentarily gone. The British Government met again Inst night. Mr Baldwin was absent, and Mr Austen Chamberlain presided. The meeting was held at the Foreign Office. The Sunday Times political correspon. dent stresses' that there is no intention to take any step which would infringe the liberties of the Egyptian people or revoke the independence already gained, but the Sudan is in a different "category. TREMENDOUS SENSATION IX CAIRO DEMANDS OF NOTE CONSIDERED CAIRO. Nov. 23. The British Note, created a tremendous sensation. The Chamber held a prolonged sitting awaiting Zaghlul, who eventually made a statement to the effect that" the Cabinet proposed to accept the demand for the payment of half a million as compensation, not as an indemnity. The Cabinet agreed to arrest and punish the criminals. Other demands were rejected. The Chamber endorsed the decisions and thereafter sat secretly, after which is passed a vote of confidence in Zaghlul. LONDON, Nov. 23. Official. —The Egyptian indemnity will, be devoted to benevolent objects in the Sudan after compensation to the. victims of the outrage. ANOTHER NOTE LORD ALLENBY GIVEN POWER TO ACT LONDON, Nov. 23. Another peremptory Note was sent to Cairo and Lord Allenby was given power to act. PROMPT ACTION BY BRITAIN CAIRO, Nov. 23 Lord Allenby promptly replied that in view of the refusal of requirements five and six, instructions were being sent to the Sudan Government to effect the withdrawal from the Sudan of Egyptian officers with Egyptian units, with specified changes resulting therefrom, and the Sudan Government was at liberty to increase the area of irrigation at Gezira to an unlimited figure. He says: "Your Excellency will learn in due course that this action is being taken in view of the refusal of requirement seven, regarding protection of foreign interests, and rerequests the payment of half a million before noon to-morrow." PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DEMONSTRATIONS CAIRO, Nov. 23. It is stated that another alleged assailant of General Stack was arrested last night. Lady Stack and her daughter are going to England to-day. Ihe whole of the British garrison at Alexandria paraded the town owing to yesterday's anti-Britis demonstration. Cairo is quiet, but Egyptian mounted police arc parading the streets in order to suppress possible disturbances by striking students There was a renewal of small hostile student demonstrations at (Alexandria this morning. Two aeroplanes demonstrated at Tantah, where there was some resfiveness, but tranquility generally prevails. TROOPS FROM GIBRALTAR GIBRALTAR, Nov. 23. The first battalion of Buffs is proceeding to Egypt on 29th November