Par June 19.
Egypt is contemplating the introduction of conscription for her armed forces and to build up as soon as possible a navy capable of protecting her coasts, such was the sensational report sent today to the paper "Paris-Mich" by its correspondent in Cairo.
"Recent political events have convinced the Egyptian Government of the necessity of disposing of a strong armed force" the correspondent asserts "Consequently no effort has been neglected during the last months io build an Egyptian army and constitute a national war fleet.
"British dockyards have already received orders for the speedy completion of two destroyers, two submarines, two mines sweepers and two] river gunboats "Pending the delivery of these units, Great Britain has put one ship of each type at the disposal of the Egyptian Government in order to permit them to train the officers and men of the future Egyptian Navy."
"A similar effort is being carried on in connection with the protection of the country against air attacks Several anti-aircraft batteries will be acquired by Egypt in the near future, while measures are devised conscription is being c templated, This decision would give) Egypt an army of 50,000 within three years' time" the correspondent concluded.—Havas.
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