![Printed papers on the political situation and military policy in Egypt [‎3r] (5/176)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000001491.0x000298/Mss Eur F112_263_0007.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "Printed papers on the political situation and military policy in Egypt [‎3r] (5/176)")
Printed papers on the political situation and military policy in Egypt [3r] (5/176)
The record is made up of 1 file (88 folios). It was created in 23 Apr 1923-17 Nov 1923. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
b 2
[10344]
(v.) Inaugurate an intelligence system in the Canal Zone as well as in Japan,
&c., to watch loading, &c., of Japanese shipping.
(vi.) Encourage the Canal Company to organise a simple minesweeping system
which could he put into force during periods of strained international
relations.
(vii.) When Eastern International situation becomes clouded, consider the
question of providing and equipping small craft to assist in the mine
sweeping of the Canal.
(viii.) Put into force special measures for reporting movements of Japanese
shipping when war becomes possible.
10. As soon as British Naval, Military and Air Forces are in occupation of the
Canal Zone, the preservation of free passage through the Canal would not be a
difficult matter to ensure.
An indication of some of the measures that might be necessary is given in
paragraph 117 under the heading Conclusions.
11. This does not, however, minimise the grave danger that would exist before
this physical occupation, with its attendent closer co-operation with the Canal
administration, takes place, or in the event of other considerations making such
occupation impossible.
Naval Staff, July 2, 1923.
About this item
- Content
The file contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, and newspaper cuttings relating to the political situation in Egypt. The memoranda are written by officials at the War Office, Admiralty, Colonial Office, and Foreign Office and mostly concern military policy in Egypt and the defence of the Suez Canal. The Annual Report on Egypt for the year 1921, written by Field Marshall Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, High Commissioner of Egypt, is also included. The report covers matters such as politics, finance, agriculture, public works, education, justice, and communications. Some correspondence from Ernest Scott, Acting High Commissioner in Egypt, to Lord Curzon can also be found within the file.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (88 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged in roughly chronological order, from the front to the rear.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 88; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 1-88; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
Printed papers on the political situation and military policy in Egypt [3r] (5/176), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F112/263, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100168512401.0x000006> [accessed 2 July 2026]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100168512401.0x000006
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100168512401.0x000006">Printed papers on the political situation and military policy in Egypt [‎3r] (5/176)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100168512401.0x000006"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000001491.0x000298/Mss Eur F112_263_0007.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000001491.0x000298/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- Mss Eur F112/263
- Title
- Printed papers on the political situation and military policy in Egypt
- Pages
- 2r:86v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence