EGYPT’S CLAIMS

Southland Times, Issue 22731, 6 November 1935, Page 7

EGYPT’S CLAIMS

“JUST DEMANDS” A BRITISH STATEMENT RESENTED NEW SITUATION (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 10.5 p.m.) London, November 5. The Cairo correspondent of The Times says that political opinion is painfully impressed by an agency message from London allegedly representing British official views, declaring that it would be a tragedy if Egypt attempted to take advantage of the present position and obtain inopportune undertakings. The statement aroused disappointment owing to the suggestion that Britain is unwilling to heed what is considered to be just demands and resentment that the Egyptian attitude is misunderstood. It is felt that Egypt is not seeking to exploit the situation; on the contrary she is ready to do her utmost to co-operate with the British. She only asks to be treated as a partner, not a vassal.

Political circles Regard the statement as creating a new situation, necessitating a revision of their attitude, for which early meetings will be held. A movement is also afoot to obtain the signatures of all the leading politicians to a declaration that they will not accept office in the Government unless Britain shows herself less unbending.