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Coll 15/1 'Egypt Affairs: General Situation 1931; Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, 1936' [‎59r] (118/493)

The record is made up of 1 file (246 folios). It was created in 15 May 1931-10 Dec 1947. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT
EGYPT AND SUDAN.
May 13. 1946.
CONFIDENTIAL.
Section 1.
Copy No. 131
Sir R. Campbell to Mr. Benin.—[Received IMh May.)
Cairo, \Mh May, 1946.
(No. 860.)
(Telegraphic.)
WEEKLY appreciation.
Announcement of His Majesty’s Government’s policy to evacuate Egyptian
territory and to leave the Egyptian Government the responsibility for maintain
ing the necessary military installations in Egypt in order to implement the
alliance in case of emergency was received in a carping spirit by the press, not
only the Wafdist but even by the independent Ahram. All these papers main
tained that latter part of His Majesty’s Government’s declaration foreshadowed
sinister intentions either to make sojourn of British troops in Egypt permanent
or to facilitate their return. Subsequently, however, some of the papers
including Al Ahram, adopted more favourable attitude, no doubt as a result of
prompting by Sidki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. . However, Sidki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , in his statement to the Senate
on the 8th May, expressed satisfaction with this declaration and at the progress
of his discussions with the British delegation. He said that negotiations now
had for object the modalities of the time of evacuation as well as the Egyptian
Government’s attitude in the matter ensuring co-operation and mutual help in
case of an eventual conflict. Egyptian negotiators, he said, would see to it that
this was done within cadre of the San Francisco pact. He added that the
Egyptian Government had informed the British delegation of its decision to
conclude a treaty with the Security Council on basis of article 43 of the pact of
the United Nations. Fikri Abaza asked what was the use of a separate military
alliance with Great Britain if Egypt was held by similar engagements with the
United Nations Organisation. He concluded by urging evacuation without
conditions.
The first meeting of the two delegations took place the 9th May. After an
exchange of formal speeches by the presidents of the two delegations, Lord
Stansgate made a statement in amendment to memorandum already put forward
by the British delegation to Sidki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. regarding procedure of evacuation and
assumption by Egypt of responsibility for maintenance of necessary installa
tions, &c., to facilitate reception and operation of British reinforcements in the
event of emergencies. At the request of the Egyptian delegation a copy of this
statement was given to it for study. Egyptian delegation point out that their
reply to our above-mentioned memorandum more or less covered Lord Stansgate’s
statement. Egyptian delegation therefore urged an early reply to the views it
had already expressed. Lord Stansgate had previously explained that we were
studying the previous reply to the Egyptian delegation.
2. Prospect of our ‘evacuation has created alarm amongst non-Moslem
communities in Egypt as well as amongst some Egyptian elements, who, though
afraid to express their views, fear that, after our departure, they may be at the
mercy of a dictatorial regime.
3. Azhar, president of the Sudanese delegation and leader of pro-Egyptian
party, has issued a statement to the effect that Umma party is no longer repre
sented on the Sudanese delegation. Umma delegation have returned to Khartum.
4. On the 5th May, evening, a bomb was thrown outside the Y.M.C.A. and
some sixteen British military personnel, including two women, were injured, four
dangerously. The bomb was apparently thrown from a passing car. The police
have not yet been able to discover the culprits. The Egyptian authorities appear
to be making inadequate attempts to run down the murder gang and to prosecute
the case against those already accused of participation in the murder of
Amin Osman and murderous attempts on Nahas Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. and British soldiers.
Representations on this subject have been made to Sidki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. .
5. A hand grenade exploded the 6th May, evening, outside the British
barracks at Abbassia and slightly wounded two Egyptian women. No explana
tion of this incident has yet been obtained.
[77—125]

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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence and government printed papers. On the front of the file is written in red ink 'Secret Cupboard'.

The correspondence concerns the general situation in Egypt in the periods 1931-1937 and 1945-1947. Correspondence also discusses the issues relating to the negotiation and conclusion of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty 1936, including:

  • negotiating points
  • concessions
  • capability of the Egyptian army
  • location of British military facilities
  • the significance of the Suez Canal as an 'artery of communication' for the British empire

The main correspondents include: the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs; the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia; the Minister of External Affairs, Union of South Africa; and HBM High Commissioner to Egypt and the Sudan (Sir Miles Lampson).

The file includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 file (246 folios)
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The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 246; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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