A PLEA FOR ZAGHL17L PASHA.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR.—NO one who has any regard for the security of life and property in Egypt desires the Nile Valley to be set ablaze by a pernicious propaganda against the British under the auspices of Zaghlul Pasha. At the same time, it should be remembered that in his early days—before he fell under mischievous infiuences—Zaghlul won the approbation and enjoyed the con- fidence of Lord Cromer. His health is admittedly bad. It is ve'ry doubtful if his detention at Gibraltar can be justified by any precept of international law, and in view of all the complex circumstances of the case, surely Lord Allenby would strengthen his own hands by recommending the release of Zaghlul Pasha, —I am, Sir, &c., EDWARD ATKIN. 1 Paper Buildings, Temple, E.C. 4.
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