A. Some nation had to take charge of Egypt, for
1. The country was heavily in debt.
2. The people were starving.
B. It is for the advantage of England to retain control of the country.
IV. The conflicting arguments on the question are as follows:—
A. Those who favor the control of Egypt by England have certain
beliefs:—
1. They believe that the control of Egypt by England is the
only practical solution of the problem.
2. They believe that the present status of affairs is
beneficial to Egypt and to the whole world.
B. Those opposed to the control of Egypt by England maintain the
following:—
1. They maintain that England rules in a selfish manner.