THE UNREST IN EGYPT.

Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 15

THE UNREST IN EGYPT.

(By Cable.) LONDON, April 27. The Press Bureau announces the publication by the Foreign Office of a note communicated to General Allenby on April 22 T>y the United States Minister at Cairo, announcing that Mr Wilson recognises the British protectorate over Egypt proclaimed in December, 1914. The President reserves for further discussion details of the recognition, along with the question of the modification of any American rights which the decision may entail. President Wilson and the American people have every sympathy with the legitimate aspirations of the Egyptian people for a further measure of self-government, but view with l'egret any effort to obtain its realisation by resort to violence. April 28. The Government is considering a proposal to send a special mission to Egypt, with Lord Milner at the head, to report to the Home Government on questions concerning the constitution. of the protectorate. It has not yet decided, however, whether Lord Milner will go. CAIRO, April 29. Apart from the Cairo tram strike there is only the slightest unrest in Egypt. The most important development towards peace has been the speeches in several mosques urging quietness upon the Moslems. The effect was instantaneous. April 31. The Times correspondent learns from reliable sources that the appearance of restored quietude is only superficial. The provincial natives at present seem to submit, but outbreaks recur immediately if troops are withdrawn. Cairo serves as the nerve centre of the agitation of a clique of lawyers, students, and azharitos, who inspire and direct the ferment over the whole country. Motor cycling agents are sent'out, and a succession of troubles mark their trail everywhere. Only 15 per cent, of the native officials have resumed work in Cairo. Secret intimidation of the remainder persists, despite the warning of the Government of the still delayed and threatened drastic action, which is obviously xinavoidable.

LONDON, May 1. Egypt is quieter. British officials, under martial law, are carrying on the Government, as the Egyptian Government is not carrying out its functions. CAIRO, May 3.

Three natives were court-martialled and sentenced io seven years' imprisonment; firstly, for extorting money under threats; secondly, for threatening Europeans; thirdly, for instigating revolt and inciting officials to strike.