The usual exercises were carried out, resulting in great success, especially in self-control in firing and in the execution of movements. All the soldiers gradually came to realize the importance of cover, concealment, and steady progress in the system of signaling. Rifle training was better than in 1909, despite the introduction of new elements that made training more difficult than before. The Arabs made great progress in marksmanship, but they did not reach the high standard of the Sudanese. The Khartoum Shooting Club's celebration was proof of the soldiers' keen desire in this part of their training. Discipline in the army improved commendably and satisfactorily. The health of the soldiers was good, with a decrease of 447 in the number of hospital patients compared to the previous year. The number of deaths was 94, a decrease of 42 from the number in 1910. The change made at Abbassia Barracks led to an improvement in the health of the soldiers residing there. Eight of the ten schools stipulated by the "Conscription Law" were established and operating, and they were generally successful from a military point of view. A clear improvement was evident in the training in the Arab units since the instructors were appointed. The number of graduates from the two schools in the past year was 90 in Cairo and 31 in Khartoum. It is intended to move the Khartoum school to Omdurman. Regarding education, His Highness the Khedive honored the Military School in Cairo with his visit in April and expressed his great satisfaction with the work being done there. The percentage of those with primary certificates among those admitted was 97 percent. Rifle training was good, and drill and discipline were at their usual high standard. Significant progress was made in the level of education at Khartoum College in Khartoum, and there was no student in the Military School there whose knowledge was lower than that of the fourth-year class. The number of applicants for admission is large, the health of the students is very good, and their conduct is excellent. Here I conclude my remarks on the work of the Egyptian Government departments in the past year, hoping that the progress made is a cause for satisfaction. I remain, etc. Signed: Kitchener