EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20627, 28 July 1930, Page 9

EGYPTIAN CRISIS.

WAFD MAKES TROUBLE.

NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES.

DEFIANT ATTITUDE TAKEN.

PRIME MINISTER'S FIRMNESS

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright

(Received July '-7, 5.55 p.m.) CAIRO. July 2G. Tn defiance of King Fuad's refusal to convene a special session of the Egyptian Parliament, the Wafd Party, after midnight, held a, meeting of its so-called Parliament and passed a motion of noconfidence in the Government. The exPrime Minister, Nahas Pasha, subsequently declared that a non-co-operation movement would be commenced immediately with the non-payment of taxes.

The declaration of the Wafd "Parliament," appealing to the nation to refuse to pay Government taxes as long as the present Cabinet is in office, has not been published in any of the newspapers. It is understood that the Government is determined to prevent its publication. Cairo is being patrolled by steelhelmeted policemen and Parliament House is guarded by soldiers. The Prime Minister, Sidky Pasha, in an exclusive interview with a representative of the Daily Express, said: "I am master of the situation and I intend to remain so. The Wafd has become definitely a revolutionary party and has forcod a conflict with the King. " I have made every preparation for the worst and I will deal ruthlessly with any attempts to disturb established order."