UNREST IN EGYPT.
LONDON, April.2s. For weeks several of the English newspapers have been commenting on the Egyptian unrest a§ being serious. In the course of" an article The Times says the chief root of the mischief is the unbridled and increasing license given to the native press, which is mainly directed against British occupation. The Times says that the Government makes little us© of its strong powers. Another cause of trouble is the unemployed educated natives, and though their numbers have increased in the public service at the cost of efficiency, there is no diminution in the hostilities. The trial of Boutros Pasha's murderer has increased the nationalists' sympathy. The Times is very pessimistic respecting the outlook. CAIRO, April 25. A man has Been arrested in Cairo oil a charge ol printing and selling 4000 card portraits of Wardani, who is charged with *V murder of Boutros Pasha, inscribed as folloWs: —" The Nationalist .Hero.*'
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Otago Witness, Issue 2928, 27 April 1910, Page 19
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