ENGLAND, FRANCE, AND EGYPT. II9 



dangerous procrastination on the part of Turkey, from whatever 

 cause, effectively and finally disposed of the Convention. 



Nevertheless, whatever may have been, or may be, the intrigues 

 of Russia, the jealousy of France, or the deceptions of Turkey, the 

 policy of England, the policy of Her Majesty's Government in Egypt 

 for the future, is unmistakably clear. 



Recognising the Suzerainty of the Sultan, and the Sovereignty of 

 Turkey in Egypt, recognising, what the greater and lesser Powers in 

 Europe recognise, in spite of the veiled hostiUty of Russia and 

 France, that the policy of England in Egypt is a disinterested policy ; 

 a policy that desires only tranquillity and order in Egypt, the stability 

 of the Throne of the Khedive, and the happiness and welfare of the 

 people; let England, in the future, act up to her professions, fulfil all 

 her declarations, solemnly made to Europe, and although the Con- 

 vention agreed upon at Constantinople has not been ratified, let her 

 carry out in its entirety the conditions under which the occupation 

 by British troops shall cease in Egypt, and by the honourable adop- 

 tion of this compact, England will give to Europe one more evidence, 

 if evidence is wanting, of her faithful observance of international 

 obligations, and a sohd guarantee for the maintenance of the general 

 tranquiUity of Europe. 



