PROTECTION OF EGYPT.
LONDON, Dec. 26. The Prime Minister of Egypt, interviewed, said the change in political status, was the realisation of a long-felt hope. Owing to its geographical position Egypt was of such importance as to excite the covctousness of other nations. In order to safeguard its integrity it must N subsist under the aegis of some great Power. Egypt desired Britain to deal with the internal autonomy. The sole nation fulfilling the condition was Britain, who had power enough to protect and whose traditions assured the realisation for Egypt of its ideals The Legislative Assembly had hitherto only been consultative, arid should be given a deliberate voice in all but foreign affairs, and thus serve its apprenticeship for deliberative powers. The- Egyptian press is enthusiastic respecting the hew Sultan, and the approval of the provinces is also very marked. The large Greek Surian colonies are delighted at the change in the regime. The Home Office announces that now Turkey's suzerainty of Egypt is terminated Egyptians have 1 ceased to be alien enemies, though not becoming. British.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13572, 28 December 1914, Page 3
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