The Press Bureau states that His Majesty the King has telegraphed to the Sultan of Egypt as follows: "On the occasion of your Highness entering upon your high office I desire to convey the expression.of my most sincere friendship and an assurance of my unfailing support in safeguarding the integrity of Egypt and securing her future well-being and prosperity.
Your Highness has been called upon to undertake the responsibilities of your high office at a time of grave crisis in the national life of Egypt. I feel convinced that you will be able, with the ce-operation of your Ministers and the protection of Great Britain, successfully to overcome all the influences which are seeking to destroy the independence of Egypt and the wealth, liberty and happiness of it people.
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