EGYPT.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16454, 5 June 1919, Page 3

EGYPT.

TRIAL OF NATIVES,

EVIDENCE OF A PLOT,

By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright,

(Received June 5, 9.30 a.m.)

CAIRO, June 4

Evidence at the treason trial of six natives at IVlinia revealed that they constituted themselves a committee of the nation to substitute Turkish for British rule. It assumed supremo authority and sanctioned a plot to kill tho British.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

MILITARY COURTS,

DEALING WITH RIOTERS,

(Received June 5, 10.35 a.m.)

LONDON, Juno 4. The military courts in Egypt are dealing with many concerned m tho recent rioting. Foui - iiave been sentenced to death and many others heavily punish-ed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.