— 76 — In 1910, there were 1585 cases, and on the same day in 1911, there were 1635 cases, an increase of 50 cases in three years, or about 5 percent. As for the primary courts, there was no change, as the increase in new cases was matched by an increase in the number of cases completed. The backlog of cases remained. I have already referred in the introduction to this report to the reforms I deem necessary to rectify this unsatisfactory situation. The number of forgeries decreased last year to 10, after an increase of 21 in the previous year. This decrease is an indication of an improvement in the economic situation, and perhaps these figures will dispel the impression of the large number of forgeries that occurred during the year and had a significant impact. Forgeries increased by fraud, reaching 98, compared to 72 in the previous year. The number of forgery cases requiring the prosecution of the forgers was 50, with 30 convictions. Six of the convicted forgers managed to escape before being apprehended. The revenues of the Mixed Court increased significantly, reaching a total of £915,685, compared to £859,188 in the previous year. Most of the increase was in the nominal fees collected from official contracts and mortgage contracts. The number of these contracts decreased significantly, especially mortgage contracts. It is therefore clear that the amounts involved in these transactions were much larger than in 1910. The Public Prosecutor estimated this increase at about £300,000, and he tends to believe that the large amounts are indicative of increased prosperity. I must mention here the death of the respected President of this Court, Mr. Morindo, who passed away in December. He was a distinguished and brilliant judge who served in various judicial and legal positions in the Egyptian government since 1875. His service was highly valued, and his loss was a severe blow to the Mixed Court, as he was not easily replaceable. I also mention here the departure of another judge, Mr. Emile Ferkams, who concluded a distinguished judicial career and retired after serving in his positions for 33 years. Last June, the Mixed Court of Appeal ruled on contracts concluded for fixed terms between the Egyptian government and some European judges appointed ten years ago to the Native Court of Appeal, despite their non-removability according to the organic law. I will not elaborate on this matter, which is subject to much dispute, at this point. I will only say that for me...