§ Sir WILLIAM BULLasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he had received information to the effect that for some months prior to the assassination of Boutros Ghali Pasha a violent campaign had been taking place in the vernacular Press stirring up religious hatred; and, if he had received information to this effect, what steps, if any, were taken under the Egyptian Press Law?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe vernacular Press has in recent years been hostile to the Administration. Action has been taken under the Press Law in two cases.
§ Sir WILLIAM BULLasked how many arrests were effected in connection with the murder of Boutros Ghali Pasha in Cairo; and how many of those arrested have been subsequently released?
Mr. McKINNON WOODWe have not heard that anyone except the assassin himself has been arrested.
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§ Sir WILLIAM BULLasked whether after the assassination of Boutros Ghali Pasha, President of the Egyptian Council of Ministers, the troops of the Army in occupation in Cairo were confined to barracks and standing under arms; and, if this was the case, what were the reason for this precaution?