The necessity of granting freedom to newspapers in this country. For among the matters, nothing was simpler than the facts and truths related to the issue of the Sinai border dispute, nor clearer than the fact that the policy pursued by the British government in that matter stemmed from genuine concern for the interests of Egypt and the interests of Europe in general. This was also acknowledged by the Khedive himself, as he was consulted from the beginning and was consulted at every stage of its progress, expressing his general approval of the course taken, as it was in clear accordance with Egypt's interests.

Despite all this, those newspapers treated the policy pursued by the British government as an insult to the head of the Islamic religion and the sovereign of the Egyptian lands, and they exerted all their efforts to incite racial and national hatred. Yes, these two approaches were resentful and full of contradiction and obstruction, as the most intelligent and influential Egyptians did not see the opinions of most Arab newspaper writers as extreme and violent, nor the opinions of the orators who spoke at gatherings and expressed views not published in newspapers, as more in line with the opinions of the Islamic Unity party than the views followed by newspaper articles.

However, these two approaches proved two things: first, that the vast majority of Egyptians still believe what they are told. Second, that these two approaches do not adhere to any principle and do not hesitate to take any path that they deem effective in deceiving the credulous and satisfying their desires and passions.

Therefore, there is no harm in concluding from all these matters the necessity of restricting press freedom. As for me, I will not prolong the discussion, but I will say that I have reached a different conclusion from that conclusion, which is that the British garrison in Egypt should be increased to guarantee the maintenance of public order and to instill confidence and reassurance in the hearts of law-abiding residents. This is because the increase in expenses has added 40,000 pounds per year to the burden of Egyptians who pay taxes. This causes me great regret, especially since the Egyptian treasury can barely meet all its obligations from all sides for expenditures on numerous matters that benefit the country, as will be explained in my discussion of the financial situation. However, there is no doubt in my mind that the increase in the garrison was necessary to ensure general tranquility, as I mentioned earlier. Furthermore, another matter is that since British policy in Egypt is religious in a way that cannot be changed except very gradually and slowly, the general public opinion is not affected by it over time, and the British occupation will not remain absolute. (3)