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TENNIS DUELS AT OPPOSITION TO TEA EGYPT'S CABINET

WIMBLEDON.

SENSATIONAL RESULT ON FIRST DAY.

CAMBRIDGE BLUE TROUNCES AMERICAN STAR.

DUTY.

COMMONS REJECTS LABOUR AMENDMENT.

COST OF ABOLITION. London, June 25. The House of Commons, during the Comittee Stage of the Finance! Bill, rejected a Labour amendment challenging the Ten Duty as

HEAVY BRITISH LOSS. wholly unnecessary.

DISMISSED.

ROYAL RESCRIPT ENDS

WAFD MINISTRY,

MINISTERS BRING ACTION FOR CRIMINAL DEFAMATION.

A STOLEN DOCUMENT?.

Mr. G. M. Gillett, Labour. M.P..

Cairo, June 20, London, June 25. . said while there had been a de-

Subsequent to the publication in Wonderful Wimbledon opened ferease in the amount of tea cóm- in glorious weather to-day, thoughing in from the British Colonics, Opposition newspapers of docu there was a small attendance at there was a largo increase in the ments making serious allegations the start, probably owing to the amount from China, the Dutch against Nahas Pasha, and two other prominent Wafdists, a Royal fact that tennis began an hour East Indies and other countries.

It would be interesting to know, Rescript has been issued dismiss- carlier than usual,

The day was practically con-auid Mr. Gillett, whether the move-ing the Ministry on the ground of Wissa Bey Wassef, President of fined to the Men's Singles Chantment for the control of output the break-up of the Coalition. pionship which are naturally look was having any appreciable effect ed upon as the most important on the amount coming from parts the Chamber and one of the alleged of the tournament, and it provided of the Empire.

signatories. to the documents, in a remarkable series of British

Mr. A. M. Samuel, Minister for the course of an interview stated defeats, most of the notable Davis

Department of Overseas that the fees demanded by himself, Cup players, including Crole-the Reen, Higgs, 0, G. N. Turnbull, Trade, said he was looking into Nahas Pasha, and Gaafar Fakry in J. B. Gilbert, and Godfree being the matter, and hoped in a few return for their services in con- weeks to obtain an analysis of nexion with the claim of the eliminated.

the position. They would then be mother of the mad Prince Seifed- din were justifled by the enormous able to come to a conclusion,

Mr. interest involved. The Government, added

He explained that since Nahas Samuel, was able to accept the amendment, because it could not Pasha had become Promier of the the £6,000,000 or Egyptian Government, he had not proceeded with the affair. £7,000,000 which the Ten Duty with the consent of his clients, brought in.--Reader.

Likewise, Wissa Bey himself had withdrawn from the case.

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afford to lose

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Document Falsified?

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Gaafar Fakry, alleges that the document purporting to be contract and published in the Egyptian press was falsified and a translation from the Turkish is now being made on behalf of the

A Knighthood has been confer-Wald

It is learned that this document red on Lieut.-Col. Ralph Verney,

stolen from the house of C.I. E., C.V.O., the Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Com-Ganfar Fakty Bey about three mons. Reuter,

Colonel Verney has been Sec-

Was

months ago.

As published in the newspapers

Both players were in scintillat- ing form. Andrews took the first set at 6-4, lost the second at 5-7, and won the third 6-4. When Hunter took the fourth fairly comfortably at 6-2, the fifth was retary to the Speaker since 1921, it is alleged to be sigued by Nahas not expected to effect a surprise, and Examiner of Private Bills and Jasha, Wissa Bey Wassef, and the but Andrews by force forehand Taxing Master since last year. Gaafar Fakry, the leading Wafdist drives and a series of amazing fe was born on May 26th, 1879. Deputy. These three were recoveries took the lead at 4-1.

and educated at Harrow, and lawyers engaged last year by."

He join-the mother of the mad Prince Christ Church, Oxford.

еѕспр- ed. the Hiße Brigade in 1900 and Ahmen Seifeddin, who served in the South African Wared from England to obtain re- for two and a half years, as well moval of the restraint under which the Court placed the Prince. It is as in Egypt and India,

ти

Brilliant Recovery. Hunter fought hard and drew level at 4-4, took the next game, and was three times within a point of game set and match in the Tenth

In 1907, he joined the staff of alleged that the three mentioned of undertook the case on the condition game, when Andrews three times brought off a superb passing shot, Lord Chelmsford, Governor drew level and went on to win the Queensland. as A.D.C., and served that if the interdiction next games and the match. The on his staff as Private Secretary raised they would receive £117,000: brilliant recovery when Hunter in New South Wales until 1912. Egyptian publication of the docu- Wafdist circles, and has led to a was in sight of victory appeared From 1916 to 1921, he was Miliments has created a sensation in Lary Secretary to Lord Chelmsford. demand for the resignation of the lo rattle the American..

The crowd accorded the winner when the latter was Viceroy of Premier and the President of the a wonderful ovation.

Indin. During 1914-15, he served Great disappointment has been with the Rifle Brigade in France. caused by the announcement that to retire from the Women's Miss Betty Nuthall nas decided Singles. It will be

: I know

Chamber."

Action for Defamation.

The Chamber met' to-day and adjourned until a new Cabinet is formed.

The three accused lawyers are the verandah now bringing an action for crimi- remembered a speech from that Miss Nuthall collaped on appealing to the people not tonal defamation of character. the court in France after a series. create trouble and to leave the leaders to deal with the situation of gruelling games.

The sixteen-year-old American in a calm atmosphere.

Nabas Pasha added: Davis Cup player, Wilbur Coen, there are enemies of our constitu- won his match fu the first round tion but, with God's help, we shall against Axel Petersen, of Den-

and triumph in the end." mark. Borotro, Lacoste, Boussus (France) all won ensily,

The outstanding results of the day are appended.

Men's Singles.

In the first round:--

Nahas Pasha, the Premier, read the Royal Rescript dismissing the Cabinet amid loud cheers,

Through an excited crowd of The journal Mokattam in an editorial comment this morning students and others yelling "Co- mentions that this is the first ocen wards! Traitors!" (apparently in ston since the British occupation reference to the Ministers whose that an Egyptian Miniatry,has rosignations led to the crisis), been dismissed without Britain Nahas Pasha motored to the

II. Cochet (France) defeated 31, having a hand in the matter-Saadist Club, where he mado Sleem (India) in straight sets, | Reuter.

6-2, 8-6, 0-2.

W. T. Tilden (USA) defeated

M. Summerson (Britian) 6-0, 6-1, |

G-0

R. Boyd (Argentne) defeated

L. A. Godfree: (Great Britain) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

Peters (Britain) beat G. R. O. Crole-Rees (Britain) 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. Hopman (Australia) defeated H. K. Higgs (Britain) 6-2, 6-4, 7-5. C. H. Kingsley (Britain) beat O. G. N. Turnbull (Britain) 6-2, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Hennessey (U.S.A.) defeated D. Mathey (Britain) 6-1, 6-0, 6-2.

G. Lott, Jnr, (US.A.) defeated Crosbie (Britain) 6-2, 6-0, 6-0.

Moon (Australia) defeated J. B. Gilbert (Britain), 5-7, 6-1, 6-0, 6-4, E. Andrews (Britain) beat Francis Hunter (U.S.A.) 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 2-6, 7-5,

Ohta (Japan) defented De Stefani (Italy) 6-3, 1-6, 6-1, 6-3.

Wilbur Coen (U.S.A.) defeated Axel Peterson (Denmark) 7-5, 6-3, 6-3,-Reuter.

CENSORSHIP CASE SEQUEL.

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ure asking me to do, I don't think

it is necessary at all.

Mr. Fitzroy agreed and asked his Worship to fix a date.

His Worship mentioned that he would like to bear Mr. M. K. Lo. to which Mr. Fitzroy replied that perhaps Mr. Lo right not have had further instructions.

His Worship:He is the party averleved, and we should "hear him.

In fixing Tuesday afternoon for rehearing the case, his. Worship mentioned. that that would give Mr. Lo a chance to see his client.

(Continued on Previous Column)

MURDERED CHINESE BRIDE.

Above are seen Dr. and Mrs. C. Y. Miao, photographed on the occaelon of their wedding in New York last month. Mrs. Miao, who was the daughter of a wealthy Macao and Hong- kong merchant, was last week found murdered in England, where the couple were spending, their honeymoon. The Aus-

band is now being held on the capital charge.

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