File of printed papers marked 'Egyptian negotiation' between Curzon and Adly Pasha and the Egyptian delegation [‎71v] (142/178)

5th Confer,
cnce, p. 4.
1st Confer
ence, p. 7.
5. On the ^th August a further formula was submitted to the delegation in the
following terms:—
“ The main object for which Great Britain is called upon to maintain a
military force in Egypt is for the protection of her Imperial communications.
“ In addition, she will require, as indicated in Lord Milner’s Keport, to assume
the obligation of supporting Egypt in defending the integrity of her territory and
of safeguarding foreign interests in Egypt, including the safety of the lives and
property of foreigners.
“ For the due discharge of these obligations, it is proposed that British
forces shall have free passage through Egypt, and shall be maintained at such
places in Egypt and for such periods as may from time to time be determined.
They shall also at all times have facilities for the acquisition and use of barracks,
exercise grounds, aerodromes and naval yards, and for the free use of naval
harbours.
“It is realised that the numerical strength and the location of these forces
are matters which, as time passes, may admit of reconsideration, and accordingly
it is proposed that this article of the treaty shall be open to revision by mutual
consent at the end of ten years, when the question shall be re-examined
in the light of the then existing situation, regard being had to the ability of the
Egyptian Government to assume a fuller measure of responsibility for the
execution of the objects to which reference has been made.”
6. As a result of an exchange of correspondence between the Secretary of State
and Adly Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , it was decided that the question of the military occupation should be
reserved until the delegation had had an opportunity of ascertaining the other points
in which, to some extent, it might prove possible to meet their views.
III (3) to (10). Foreign Relations.
7. This question was dealt with in the course of the second and third conferences,
and the delegation were given a general indication of the views of His Majesty’s
Government, though no formula in writing was communicated to them.
8. The delegation by a note dated the 28th July gave their reasons for insisting
on the claim to full foreign representation abroad, and, for the protection of British
interests, suggested that Egypt should undertake not to conclude political treaties
prejudicial to Great Britain.
9. The question was again raised at the fifth conference, and it was eventually
decided that foreign relations, like the military occupation, should remain in abeyance
■whilst the delegation discussed other points with Mr. Lindsay.
IV (11). Employment of Foreign Officials.
10. This question was considered at the first conference, and the principle was
accepted by the delegation, though they preferred that the clause should not appear in
the treaty.
A (12) to (14). Financial Control.
11. This question was raised at the second conference, and the text of the formula
approved by the Cabinet was sent to the delegation on the 14th July.
12. On the 2Gth July the delegation suggested an alternative text in the following
words :—
“ Le Gouvernement egyptien nommera, d’accord avec le Gouvernement de
Sa Majeste, un Commissaire financier, auquel seront confies les pouvoirs actuelle-
ment exerces par les Commissaires de la Dette. II aura, a ce titre, droit d’acces
aupres du Premier Ministre et du Ministre des Finances. En raison de ses
connaissances techniques, le Commissaire financier sera a la disposition du
Gouvernement egyptien pour toute mission dont il voudra le charger, ou pour
tons avis qu’il voudra lui demander, sans toutefois que les avis’qu’il aurait a
donner puissent lier en aucune fagon ledit Gouvernement.”
13. The question was again considered at the sixth conference and subsequently
in conversations between Mr. Lindsay and Adly Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. . Finally, on the 20th August
the following formula was sent to Adly Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. :—
“ The Egyptian Government agree that the British Commissioner of the Debt
shall at all times enjoy the right of access to the President of the Council of