Cairo, May 3. News that the Allied Battle Fleet, with cruisers and auxiliary crafts, is, on the way to Alexandria has caused the greatest satisfaction throughout Egypt.
It is regarded as a demonstration that every aspect of Egypt's defence is receiving the closest attention.
A meeting took place yesterday between the High Commissioner, Sir Miles Lampson, the Egyptian Prime Minister, Ah Maher, and British and Egyptian army chiefs when it was agreed that all necessary defence precautions had already been taken, and that Egypt stands ready for any emergency.
It is announced that anti-aircraft exercises involving night shooting by coastal batteries and blackouts have been advanced from May 15 to May 7. so as not to interfere with university examinations. A new espionage law, providing the death penalty for sabot tage and espionage, is receiving the urgent attention of the Senate—Reuter.
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