ENGLISH 6.

Debate of May 7, 1896.Question: "Resolved, That England should maintain the control of Egypt.

Brief for the Affirmative.W. W. ORR and F. R. STEWARD.

Best general references: Nineteenth Century, April, 1896; Quarterly Review, Feb., 1895; North Amer. Rev., July, 1895; Spectator, Mar. 28, 1896; Review of Reviews, Apr. 15, 1896.

INTRODUCTION.In 1881, on account of anarchy in Egypt, and the resulting injury to foreigners and their property in that country, it seemed necessary for the powers of Europe to restore order. England invited France to join her in this work but France declined. England, therefore, set matters right without the help of other powers, declaring that she would evacuate when the affairs of Egypt were so settled that Egypt could manage her own government successfully.

BRIEF PROPER.I. British control has been of advantage to Egypt.- (a) Politically.- (1) The ever-threatening Soudanese have been driven from Egypt: XIX C, April, 1896.-(2) Order has been brought out of Anarchy: (ibid).- (3) Corruption in the judicial department has been abolished: Quarterly Rev., Feb., 1895.- (b) Economically.- (1) Prosperity has replaced business stagnation: Quarterly Rev., Feb., '95.- (2) The credit of the country has been strengthened and the weight of the debt greatly diminished: No. Amer, Rev., July, 1895.- (3) The taxes have been lightened: (ibid).- (4) The rich resources of Egypt are being used more economically through the work of foreign engineers: XIX, C., April, 1896.

II. Egypt is not yet capable of independence and self-government.- (a) Most of the energy it now shows is of foreign origin: Quarterly Review, Feb., 1895.- (b) It is open to the constant threats of invasion from the Soudanese: Rev. of Reviews, April, 1896.- (c) The

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