EGYPT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2609, 17 September 1909, Page 5

EGYPT.

SIGNS OP UNREST.

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LONDON, Sept. 15.

An orderly demonstration by several thousand people at Cairo telegraphed to Mr Asquith, the Prime Minister, a protest against occupation, declaring that Egyptians relied on the engagements and solemn oaths of the Queen’s Government. The telegram added: "To gain our friendship is more preferable for English honor than to lose our hearts and support.” Another telegram was sent to Hilmi Pasha, Grand Vizier.

KEIR BARDIE MAILING MISCHIEF

One hundred and twenty Egyptian delegates, with Messrs Keir Hardie and Barnes, attended a Young Egypt Congress at Geneva. Mahomed Bet Farid, chief of the National party, declared that they would never ask Britain for a constitution, but from the Khedive they would soon obtain it.

Hamid Alaidy read a paper in English, declaring it was not England’s business to put down anarchy in Egypt any more than in Mexico or Poland. A telegram was despatched, reminding the House of Commons of Britain’s reiterated promise to evacuate Egypt, also to Hilmi Pasha, begging him to use his influence with Britain to secure a withdrawal of troops. Mr Kettle assured the congress of Ireland’s sympathy in the struggle, and added that Britain had outstayed her welcome in Egypt. Mr Hardie -promised to defend Egypt’s cause in the House of Commons. (Received September 16, 10.45 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 16. Mr. Keir Hardie presided at the final meeting of the Egyptian congress at Geneva, which resolved to demand the evacuation of Egypt, representative Government, liberty of the -press, and free schools.