EGYPT GROWS RESTIVE.
SCENE IN PABLIAMENT. INDEPENDENCE DEMANDED WILLING TO NEGOTIATE MUST BE NO CONDITIONS. BRITISH ACT DENOUNCED. By Telasraph—Press Association Copyright ... „V'\ (Received 9.5 . p.m.) A. and N.Z. CAIRO. May. 12. The Prime Minister of Egypt, Zaghlul Pasha, in reply to questions in Parliament, said he was unable to explain why British troops remained in occupation when Egypt had been recognised as an independent Sovereign State. His Government was willing to enter into negotiations with the British Government, but only if such negotiations were free from all conditions. If he were convinced that Britain was not ready to concede complete independence to Egypt and the Soudan, he would neither negotiate. nor remain in office.' Excited scenes followed the passing of a unanimous vote of confidence in ZaghluJ. Pasha and' his policy. " We want complete independence for Egypt and the Soudan," shouted the Nationalists. The Prime Minister said further that he denounced and repudiated the fouf conditions which Britain had added to the declaration of February 28, 1922.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18707, 13 May 1924, Page 9
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