883.00/1128: Telegram

The Chargé in Egypt ( Hare ) to the Secretary of State

130. The Legation’s telegram No. 124, June 29, 10 a.m.9 In a declaration before Parliament last night the new Prime Minister11 said it would be his policy to safeguard the independence and safety of Egypt while fulfilling treaty obligations with Great Britain in both [Page 472] spirit and letter and in accordance with the motion approved by Parliament on June 12 (see Legation’s telegram No. 105, June 14, 4 p.m.). The declaration was essentially identical with statements of the previous Prime Minister, Aly Maher, and is regarded as a full vindication of his policy.

In debate following the declaration a number of deputies strongly criticized British interference which had brought about the fall of Aly Maher at a time when he enjoyed the confidence of the people, Parliament and King.

A vote of confidence based on the Prime Minister’s declaration was carried by a large majority in the Chamber of Deputies.

Hare
  1. Not printed.
  2. Hassan Sabri Pasha.