NEGATIVE BRIEF.
INTRODUCTION.
I. Because of the recent rapid development of Egypt, the question of
the retention of this country is becoming important.
II. The following explanations will aid in the discussion of the
problem:—
A. Egypt is that strip of country in the northeastern part of
Africa, drained by the Nile and its tributaries.
B. England has an army of occupation in Egypt, and governs it
nominally through the Khedive.
C. England has never suggested annexation.
D. England has shut out the interference of France and other
European nations.
E. England has practically ruled Egypt as a dependency.
III. The following facts are agreed upon:—