This leads to training in self-governance. Experts and those with sound judgment in this matter agree that the first step in this direction is to involve the people through the councils of the directorates and municipalities. However, these councils will only have real authority if they are established on the principle that whoever asks for something must bear its expenses. Otherwise, there is no way to impose local taxes on foreigners except after the approval of the states. It is also necessary to enact a law to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages, as most of this trade is in the hands of Europeans. Therefore, any benefit is not accompanied by a lack of feasibility.

Furthermore, the number of factories and workshops has increased significantly in Egypt recently, making it imperative to enact a law for the employment of children. While there are many disadvantages, the government is trying to avoid them. Among the most important needs now is to enact a building law that grants the government the right to supervise the construction of tall buildings, especially in the major cities, and which has no precedent. Some of these buildings have recently collapsed, causing the death of some people. The local press blames the government for not taking the necessary precautions. Existing laws do not allow the government to intervene except in dilapidated buildings that are about to collapse and pose a danger to passersby. In other cases, the administration is reluctant to act, whether with regard to existing buildings or those under construction. There is no way to enact laws to protect the inhabitants of these houses or those involved in their construction.

Also, the people have long demanded a law that imposes sufficient punishment for the cheating of scales and weights. However, the government is hesitant to address this issue unless the law can be enforced on both Europeans and Egyptians equally.

There are many issues that are of equal importance in the eyes of Europeans, such as a law for trade marks, the registration of patents, and copyright. However, the interest of Europeans in these matters is secondary to that of the Egyptians, so it is not possible to enact a law.

There are many obstacles that hinder the privileges, but what has been mentioned is sufficient to indicate that the system of foreign privileges is no longer compatible with the stage of development reached by the country in Egypt. If some amendments are made, the pace of reform will be significantly slowed. The government is capable of implementing decisions approved by the Mixed Court of Appeal, but the punishment imposed on Europeans by the laws...