4 JUNE 1927, Page 1
The invitation to Sarwat Pasha to open negotiations is framed
quite as much in the interests of Egypt as in those of Great Britain. The Declaration of 1922, though it Was of signal importance, was conceived in a hurry in order to tide over an emergency. That is proved by the four reserved points. If Lord Milner's policy had been acted upon there would have been no reserved points—nothing left over to cause unceasing friction. Everything in dispute would have been regularized by Treaty. As it is, the four points have yet to be settled by free, and we trust friendly, discussion. We have written upon the whole subject in our first leading article.
