In the Egyptian territory, regardless of their backwardness, their kingdoms, and their separation, as this nationality is the only possible nationality for the creation of integration. If the discussion of this issue did not quench thirst or go beyond theoretical discussions, the country would be drowned in seas of worries due to its impending bankruptcy. Egypt and Sudan would be unknown, known only to God. There was intense rivalry between England and France, but these obstacles have all been removed now, and only one obstacle remains, which is foreign privileges. As long as this system exists, it is inevitable that Egyptians and foreigners residing in Egypt will be divided into two separate groups, both of which are united and opposed. It was replied that the European communities residing in Egypt do not find their interests aligned. Therefore, the residents of Egypt do not unite into one body, nor do their natures cohere. Their strength does not unite for action unless a local consultative council is established. This was discussed in my last annual report and assisted elsewhere in this report (1). The establishment of this council is the best means to achieve the participation of the mixed communities inhabiting the Nile Valley, especially for the benefit and as the first step leading to the establishment of an Egyptian nationalism that does not harm foreign interests. This is in addition to other considerations that prove its establishment is beneficial to Europeans and Egyptians alike. However, I am aware of the 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. As for the council I am considering, 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 influence, nor does it depend entirely on the opinion of any Europeans or Egyptians in Egypt. Rather, it is a natural necessity, as the considerations that apply to political growth and development indicate that it is necessary to grant Europeans residing in Egypt their legislative independence to legislate for themselves, instead of having laws made for them through politics, which is a costly and impractical approach. Therefore, this is inevitable, even if reaching this goal may take a long time. I have one more thing to say before concluding the discussion on the Egyptian national movement, which is that in Egypt, besides those Egyptians who have formed the National Party, there is a small, growing group of Egyptians about whom little is known. The men of this group deserve that title as much as their counterparts who differ from them in their opinions and actions. They are the men of the party that I call, for brevity, (1) See Chapter (5) on Foreign Privileges.