ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2454, 21 January 1893, Page 1

ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

Cairo, Jan. 17.

The British Representative in Egypt has informed the Khedive that England expects to be consulted on all important changes, especially in the Ministry, and that the British Government are unable to sanction the appointment of Fakhri Pasha as Premier. The Khedive is consulting Nubar and Raiza Pashas, former Ministers.

London, Jan. 18,

The Daily News says that the British representative in Egypt demanded the resignation of Fakhri Pasha, the new Premier, within twenty-four hours, and at the Khedive’s request he resigned immediately. A serious crisis is thus averted.

It is now believed that the Khedive acted on his own initiative, and it is stated that he dismissed his Ministers with great discourtsey. France and Russia both disavow any connection with his action, but Ismael Pasha, ex-Khedive, is suspected of instigating his grandson. Excitement among the natives of the country is unabated. The Khedive has apologised and appointed Riaz Pasha, Premier. The French Press sympathise with the Khedive, but the opposition Press in England commend Lord Rosebery’s energetic action, which Mr Gladstone supported at a special meeting of the Cabinet. Though Fakhri Pasha has to retire, the new Egyptian Ministry includes several new and anti-English members, but the British authorities are satisfied because Riaz Pasha is a strong supporter. The Khedhive also undertakes not to change the Ministry without consulting England.

The French press are extremely irritated, and allege that England’s action practically amounts to annexation. On the other hand, tho Austrian, Italian, and German press warmly approve of the stand taken by England and condemn the childish folly of the Khedive. Paws, Jan. 19.

In the Chamber of Deputies M. Devolle, replying to a question by M. de Zoucho, said that the Government recognised the seriousness of England’s interference with the independence of the

Khedive, and had instructed M. Waddington, the French Ambassador in Loudon, to interview Lord Rosebery, the Foreign Secretary, on the subject. Berlin, Jan. 18. It is believed in German official circles that the Egyptian episode will draw England closer to the Triple Alliance. Erance and Russia are blamed for instigating the Khedive.