94— 10,000 Agricultural experiment fields in Gezira 6,200 Research into sleeping sickness and similar diseases 2,000 Cholera prevention 5,000 Stimulating livestock trade with 13,000 The Sudan Colonization Company's steamships 4,000 Telegraph wire extension 1,100 Compensation for houses on military land 1,600 Ammunition and supplies for the police 9,600 Other minor expenses requested by directors and heads of departments 10,200 Local services in the provinces 14,000 Balance 2,000 Total 160,000 The Sirdar once again referred to the excellent service performed by Colonel Bernard, the Financial Secretary, with the assistance of the capable Said Pasha Shukeir and his efficient staff, as well as the excellent service rendered by Mr. Hyne, Secretary of the Central Economic Committee.

5 – Trade and Customs The regular progress in the country's trade is evident from its foreign trade. The increase in it and in money sent and received was more than 41 percent, or £E 990,778. That is, it increased from £E 2,299,771 to £E 3,290,480. If the increase in the last quarter of 1911 continues as it did in the last quarter of 1910, the value of Sudan's foreign trade for the whole year will exceed £E 4,000,000, compared to £E 3,113,561 in the previous year. This increase, most of which is due to the growing value of exports, indicates the good condition of the country's inhabitants.

Among the matters that inspire optimism for a good future is the increase in the national activity, zeal, and capacity.