In the Egyptian territory, regardless of their borders, rivers, and separation, as this nationality is the only one in which similar establishment is possible. The investigation into this matter would not satisfy any thirst nor go beyond theoretical discussions, as the country was lost in the seas of bankruptcy, and as if Egypt and Sudan were unknown, known only to God. There was intense rivalry between England and France, but these obstacles were all removed, except for one obstacle, which is foreign privileges. As long as this system exists, there is no escape from the division of Egyptians and foreigners in Egypt into two separate entities, as if they were two opposing armies. Added to this is that the European communities residing in Egypt do not find their interests aligned. Therefore, the inhabitants of Egypt are not united into one body, nor are their classes cohesive. Their strength is not united for any action unless a local consultative council is established. This was discussed in my last annual report, and the author assisted in another part of this report (1). The establishment of this council is the best means to achieve the participation of the mixed communities residing in the Nile Valley in the affairs of the nation, and the first step towards establishing an Egyptian nationalism that does not harm Egypt's true interests. This is in addition to other considerations that prove the establishment of this council is beneficial to both Europeans and Egyptians. However, there are difficulties that must be overcome before its establishment. A long time may pass before the first consultative council for Europeans alone is convened in Egypt (let alone the council in question). But I am confident that the goal must be reached in the end, because success in achieving it does not depend on the opinion of a few individuals, no matter their status and progress. Nor does it depend on the opinion of any Europeans or Egyptians in Egypt. Rather, it is a necessity by nature, as the usual rules that apply to human and political progress indicate that Europeans residing in Egypt must not be granted legislative independence, nor should they legislate for themselves instead of having laws enacted for them through politics according to the complex and verbose system that is not currently implemented. Victory is inevitable, even if its arrival may be delayed. I have one more thing to say before concluding the discussion on the Egyptian national movement: in Egypt, besides those Egyptians who have adopted the title of the National Party, there is a small and growing group of Egyptians about whom little has been heard. The men of this group are somewhat fond of this title, differing from their counterparts in their opinions and actions. These are the men of the party that I have briefly called (1) See Chapter (5) on Foreign Privileges.