Report of the Special Mission to Egypt under Lord Milner, and related papers [‎175v] (353/473)

TERMS OP REFERENCE.
“ To enquire into the causes of the late disorders in Egypt, and to report on the
existing situation in the country and the form of the Constitution which, under the
Protectorate, will be best calculated to promote its peace and prosperity, the progressive
development of self-governing institutions, and the protection of foreign interests.”
Composition of the Special Mission to Egypt.
The Right Hon. the Viscount Milner, G.C.B., G.C.M.G. [Knight] Grand Cross of [the Order of] St Michael and St George (accolade). , His Majesty’s Principal
Secretary of State for the Colonies {Chairman.)
The Right Hon. Sir Rennell Rood, G.C.B., G.C.M.G. [Knight] Grand Cross of [the Order of] St Michael and St George (accolade). , G.C.V.O.
General the Right Hon. Sir John G. Maxwell, G.C.B., K.C.M.G., C.V.O., D.S.O.
Brigadier-General Sir Owen Thomas, M.P.
Sir Cecil J. B. Hurst, K.C.B., K.C., Foreign Office.
J. A. Spender, Esq.
A. T. Loyd, Esq., O.B.E. {Secretary).
E. M. B. Ingram, Esq., O.B.E., Foreign Office (Assistant Secretary and
Private Secretary to the Chairman).
My Lord, December 9, 1920.
I beg to submit to your Lordship the Report of the Special Mission to Egypt, of
which I am Chairman. Ihe Report bears the signatures of all the members of the
Mission except General Sir John Maxwell, who, for reasons of health, had to leave
England early in November and is at present in Egypt. I have, however, received
the following letter from him in which he expresses his general agreement with the
recommendations of the Report:—
My Lord, “ S.S. ‘ Narkunda,' November A, 1920.
7 reqret to inform you that owing to ill-health, and being ordered abroad by
my medical attendant, I am unable to take further part in the Mission s deliberations
on Egyptian affairs. I would, however, like to take this opportunity to state that
I entirely concur in their general trend up to date, and am in accord with the policy
outlined in the project of agreement as handed to Saad Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. Zaghlnl in August last.
“ I have, &c.
“J. G. MAXWELL, General”
1 have the honour, my Lord,
to remain your Lordship’s obedient Servant,
The Right Hon. the Earl Curzon of Kedleston, K.G., &c.,
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
MILNER.
CONTENTS.
Page
I. Work of the Mission in Egypt.. .. 3
II. Provisional Conclusions arrived at in
Egypt .. .. .. .. 6
(A.)—Causes of the Recent Disorders
and Existing Unrest .. 6
1 . Prior to the War 6
’2. During the War .. 10
3. After the War.. ..12
(B.)—The Nationalist Movement and
Egyptian Aspirations .. lo
(C.)—Future Policy .. ..18
III. Proceedings of the Mission after leaving
Egypt .. .. .21
(A.)—Discussions with Egyptian Dele
gates in London .. .. 21
(B.)—The Memorandum of 18th August,
1920 .. .. ..23
III. Proceedings of the Mission after leaving
Egypt — (contd .)—
(C.)—The Policy of the Memorandum.. 26
1. Representation of Egypt in
Foreign Countries .. 26
2. Defence of Imperial Com
munications .. .. 28
3. The British Officials in the
Egyptian Service .. 29
4. Reservations for the Pro
tection or Foreigners .. 31
(D.)—The Sudan .. .. .. 32
(E.)—Visit of Egyptian Delegates to
Egypt .. .. ..34
(F.) —Concluding Interviews with
Egyptian Delegates in London 35
IV. General Summary .. .. 1 37