It seems to me that granting the government this right would be very beneficial, and there is no fear of it abusing its power after the restrictions placed upon it. The benefit of giving the government the right to appoint is that it can prevent any anomalies or imbalances that might occur in elections. For example, it can appoint a member to represent the subjects of a state that does not have the right to elect a member. It can also appoint men of science and arts to the council. It can also fill the gap by appointing representatives for those in trades or businesses, such as merchants, if an adequate number of their representatives are not elected. In summary, the council proposed to be established would be composed of: Employees of the Egyptian government A European judge in the Civil Court of Appeal Judges in various courts, either by virtue of their positions or appointed by the body of judges Elected members Members appointed by the Egyptian government from outside its employees Total It is self-evident that the detailed law for this council should specify the quorum required for its decisions to be valid and enforceable.

(1) Trials I am not unaware of the danger feared in enacting systematic laws that are commendable in theory when formulated but are not relied upon or implemented when moving from discourse to action. Lord Dufferin was correct in this assessment when he proposed the establishment of a Legislative Council and a General Assembly in Egypt. Therefore, I have strived with all my might to avoid this danger, and the result is a council that, while theoretically not free from anomalies and shortcomings, is generally suited to Egypt's political and administrative needs. I have particularly focused my efforts on utilizing all available elements to avoid the danger feared in Egypt, which is the enactment of a systematic law for specific national interests under the guise of public interest. I do not claim to have achieved complete success.

(1) I believe that the experience in various British possessions indicates that the representatives appointed to the Legislative Council from outside the government maintain complete integrity in their guardianship.