His Excellency General Hicks Pasha informed us regarding Mr. Abd al-Rahman Bey that the reprimands and his Excellency's observations, which he conveyed to us for presentation to His Excellency the Hakdar, had been presented to him as ordered. Also, when His Excellency Colonel Fazekhar, Chief of Staff, honored His Excellency with a visit at 11:30, he kindly explained his view regarding the lack of gratitude from the artillery officers that day during the firing at the rebels. He stated that this was a violation of military laws, as everyone is responsible for their actions. He also mentioned that with the presence of the gunner and the two officers, it was not proper for His Excellency General Hicks Pasha to take the medal with the cannon and interfere in matters outside his purview, as this would be considered a slight to the officers. In reality, during the firing, every medal, whether large or small, was handled by the cannon. Furthermore, due to the congestion of work, they were taking the medals themselves without the gunner's knowledge. Some would say to fire at two thousand, others at two thousand five hundred, and another at three thousand. With such differing instructions, many shots missed the rebels entirely, and there was no benefit seen in wasting ammunition. After His Excellency the Colonel understood this, he departed, grateful for the explanation and promising it would not happen again.

On blessed Monday, October 29, 1883, at 3:30 AM Cairo time, His Excellency General Hicks Pasha visited His Excellency the Hakdar, and a discussion took place regarding the necessary actions. The discussion concerning Abd al-Rahman Bey began with the reprimands regarding his Excellency's reports to us [repeatedly]. It was agreed to delegate his matter to His Excellency the Hakdar after he had presented his observations regarding him. Coincidentally, at 4:00 AM Cairo time, Abd al-Rahman Bey arrived at His Excellency the Hakdar's tent. His Excellency began to inquire about some observations concerning the affairs of Al-Abyad and his thoughts. I was not present at the time. He expressed his extreme regret and concern about his presence, fearing that the rebel Muhammad Ahmad would learn of his presence with the army and seize the opportunity to execute him before our arrival. He repeated this concern several times, and no [positive indications] appeared from him regarding our success or failure. He directed his [entire focus to one matter] without approving the consequences of our actions. I arrived at that moment while he was expressing this and was greatly astonished by it. However, as I was with His Excellency the Hakdar...