DANGER IN EGYPT

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12456, 26 May 1926, Page 2

DANGER IN EGYPT

BRITAIN'S ENEMY IN POWER BUT SUEZ WILL BE HELD. . (Sydney "Sun' Cabled LONDON. May 24. The “Daily Mail.” in a leader, says that if Zaghlul Pasha’s return to power means a fresh challenge to British authority it must be met with tho utmost energy and decision. *‘lt is satisfactory to know that we have m Egypt a strong representative in Sir George Lloyd, the High Commissioner* who has already largely repaired his predecessor’s mistakes.” snrs the •‘MaiL” •‘Egyptian capacity to govern is at present on its trial, but the choice of Zaghlul is particularly unsatisfactory* because he is a bitter and irreconcilable enemy of Britain. But Zaghlul must be reminded that Britain will not bo edged or intrigued out of Egypt, as the full control of the Suez Canal is essential for the safety of the Empire, and will lie resolutely maintained.” ELECT I N DISTURBANCES Published in "Th*» Time* ’* The Cairo correspondent of "The Times” states that there have been three serious, although isolated, election disturbances. Two persons wero killed and 55 injured.