Sir George Campbell has given notice of his intention to
raise a regular debate on the financial relations between the British Government and the Government of Egypt, which are not quite intelligible. It is the desire of the Government, for obvious reasons, that the Khedive should not be a defaulter, and if means could be found of assisting him, in return for obedience to English control, the country would probably not object. But to all appearance, the Government is willing to assist in some " international " plan for assisting him by means of a Board of Revenue, to be appointed by England, France, Italy, and Egypt. It seems impossible that Mr. Disraeli should intend this, but this is what he is understood on all hands to have said on Monday night, in answer to Mr. Cartwright. These International Commissions always quarrel. and if they did not, what do we gain by helping other nationalities to build up new claims to influence in Egypt? It may be wise to do much in Egypt, or unwise to do anything, but whatever we do, let us do it single-handed. If we want an ally, India is a much safer one than France, and has quite as deep a stake in the matter.
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