New drinking water works were begun in the Nile. A loan was issued on May 31st for the purpose of dispensing with filters. The cost of the pumping station reached 11,800 Egyptian pounds. Good progress was made on the Cairo drainage project last year, and it is hoped that work will continue this year with greater speed than last year.

"30" - Alexandria Municipality Alexandria continues to progress satisfactorily. Revenues for 1911 were estimated at 31,000 Egyptian pounds, with corresponding expenditures. Necessary measures were taken to secure a loan of half a million pounds to build the breakwater in the eastern harbor and expand the drainage system. The powers have taken on this loan. One of the reassuring matters is the taking of this loan. The powers have agreed to this loan. One of the reassuring matters is the increase in annual revenue, which was 54,000 Egyptian pounds in 1890. They have begun to look for public gardens in the east of the city. Work is proceeding regularly on laying roads, which is a heavy burden on the city because the landowners whose properties are served by these roads and whose value is increased do not guarantee their share of the cost. The old districts of the city still require much work and great expenditure, but most of the essential improvements are proceeding at a pace determined by the availability of funds. Recently, there has been activity concerning the water, gas, and tramway companies, which are monopoly companies. However, it appears that a spirit of cooperation is emerging, and it is hoped that the city and the companies will realize that their interests are linked.

"31" - Helwan The usual sum of three thousand pounds has been allocated in the budget for Helwan's needs. Those who manage the city's affairs have done a great service in maintaining it as it is under these circumstances. Once the new municipality is established, the allocation for the city's services can be increased. Revenues from water meters reached 1,235 Egyptian pounds, and expenditures reached 3,625 Egyptian pounds.