أوراق مكتوبة بالآلة الكاتبة وأوراق مطبوعة لمجلس الوزراء وأوراق برلمانية عن الأحداث في مصر [ظ‎‎٩‎٦] (٥٢٠/١٩٢)

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8. For the general conduct of diplomatic relations, and the con
sular protection of Egyptian interests in places where no Egyptian
diplomatic or consular representative is stationed, His Britannic
Majesty’s representatives will place themselves at the disposal of the
Egyptian Government, and will render them every assistance in their
power.
9. His Britannic Majesty’s Government will continue to conduct
the negotiations for the abolition of the existing Capitulations with the
various capitulatory Powers, and accept the responsibility for pro
tecting the legitimate interests of foreigners in Egypt. His Majesty’s
Government will confer with the Egyptian Government before
formally concluding these negotiations.
III.— Military Dispositions.
10. Great Britain undertakes to support Egypt in the defence of
her vital interests and of the integrity of her territory.
For the discharge of these obligations and for the due protection
of British Imperial communications, British forces shall have free
passage through Egypt, and shall be maintained at such places in
Egypt and for such periods as shall from time to time be determined.
They shall also at all times have facilities as at present for the
acquisition and use of barracks, exercise grounds, aerodromes, naval
yards and naval harbours.
IV.— Employment of Foreign Officers.
11. In view of the special responsibilities assumed by Great Britain
and of the existing position in the Egyptian army and public services,,
the Egyptian Government undertake not to appoint any foreign
officers or officials to any of those services without the previous con
currence of the British High Commissioner.
V.— Financial Administration.
12. The Egyptian Government will appoint, in consultation with
His Britannic Majesty’s Government, a Financial Commissioner, to
whom shall be entrusted in due course the powers at present exercised
by the Commissioners of the Debt, and who will more especially be
responsible for the punctual payment of the following charges: —
(i.) The charges for the budget of the Mixed Courts.
(ii.) All pensions or other annuities payable to retired foreign
officials and their heirs.
(iii.) The budgets of the Financial and Judicial Commissioners and
their respective staffs.
13. For the proper discharge of his duties the Financial Commis
sioner shall be kept fully informed on all matters within the purview
of the Ministry of Finance, and shall at all times enjoy the right of
access to the President of the Council of Ministers and to the Minister
of Finance.
14. No external loan shall be raised nor the revenue of any public-
service be assigned by the Egyptian Government without the con
currence of the Financial Commissioner.
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