It reached £33,000, excluding the interest on funds previously disbursed. I also mentioned that the military expenses paid by the Sudan government to the Egyptian treasury reduced it by £6,000. This means they estimated Egypt's expenditure on Sudan in 1906 to be £930,000. It is an understatement to say that the expenditure was much less than estimated. Of the £253,000 paid by the Egyptian government to cover Sudan's budget deficit in 1906, the following should be noted: £121,000 Customs revenue, collected by Egyptian customs on goods imported to and exported from Sudan. £39,500 Railway revenue after deducting 50% for administrative expenses. £4,000 Post and telegraph revenue after deducting £50 for administrative expenses. £6,000 The share due to the Egyptian treasury from silver and copper coins and guarantees introduced into Sudan in 1906. Total £22,450 net. If we deduct this amount from £253,000, approximately remains.

There is no doubt that this policy will be followed in the future. Considering what Egypt has spent on Sudan previously in Sudan. It was mentioned that the Sudan government, to bear the burdens, its profit last year was £100. If we add this to the aforementioned £30,000, the total would be £130,000, which is a very meager sum compared to what Egypt earns from the benefits of having an organized government in Sudan, preserving its right to rule and the Nile. I also mentioned in my report on Egypt that the Sudan government will begin, from the first of January 1908, to pay the Egyptian treasury interest at a rate of 3% on £1,500,000, thus reducing the expenses incurred by Egypt. £45,000. It is not hidden that this will increase due to the interest on the funds that Egypt will borrow for it in the future. And these are loans that have brought great benefit to Sudan.

* Deduct 4% for administration.