I say that I consider it my duty to read many articles in the Arabic press, especially those opposing British policy in Egypt. I read them not to find any indication or warning of matters worthy of consideration, nor do I complain that their writers hinder their views on every subject with their political leanings, for that is natural and I am not the one to complain about it. However, I once hoped that one could learn something from reading them about administrative matters or similar local issues outside of politics. My hopes in this regard were dashed, for I found them distorting the truth, often by presenting it inaccurately and frequently intentionally. Most of their content consists of significant errors, mistaken assumptions, or delusions about the motives and intentions they attribute to Britain and other countries, and general principles and judgments devoid of any evidence or semblance of evidence. I do not recall reading a single article in any of these newspapers that was factually correct, well-reasoned, or useful in matters of finance, knowledge, or the judicial system. Truth be told, the constant demands of the Arabic newspapers for Egyptian administrative independence and the benefits of such a pursuit prevent anyone like me, who is sympathetic to the aspirations of Egyptians within reasonable limits, from believing that hastening the realization of their desires would bring harm to the Egyptians themselves and to all who wish them well and the good of their country.

I turn the attention of the writers in these newspapers to these observations and tell them, in particular, that if they wish their words to be taken seriously and listened to by anyone other than those who are infatuated with Egyptian affairs due to ignorance, they should base their judgments on real matters and facts, not on imaginary ones.

As for the European newspapers, their statements are not relevant here. Their increased selection has supported what I said about them in my previous reports, which is that their influence is more beneficial. There is no doubt that their coverage of public affairs has improved in recent years in terms of skill and competence, and in emigration and immigration. My words here are about the reputable local newspapers, as Egypt, like many countries, is not without a few inactive newspapers printed in a European language that are a disgrace to journalism, but they are rare and considered an anomaly.