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the language of the English press and the manifestations of public opinion all made people believe that these financial operations hid political goals. | |||
On the other hand, it is unquestionable that the Viceroy began to negotiate the sale of the shares with a French bank, behind which one wishes the government were there, and if he did not close, it was because he thought they wanted to impose costly conditions. | On the other hand, it is unquestionable that the Viceroy began to negotiate the sale of the shares with a French bank, behind which one wishes the government were there, and if he did not close, it was because he thought they wanted to impose costly conditions. | ||
It is also true that the first offers for 15% of income of the canal came from Paris, and that Mr. Pastré broke off the negotiations because he thought to consolidate those guarantees to others for a more important operation that the Viceroy was forced to negotiate. This operation was foreseen by everyone not to be done except regarding the railways. | It is also true that the first offers for 15% of income of the canal came from Paris, and that Mr. Pastré broke off the negotiations because he thought to consolidate those guarantees to others for a more important operation that the Viceroy was forced to negotiate. This operation was foreseen by everyone not to be done except regarding the railways. | ||
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The Royal Agent and Consul General in Egypt to the Minister of Foreign Affairs | |||
(Il R. Agente e Console Generale in Egitto al Ministro degli Affari Esteri) | |||
Mr. Minister, | |||
His Highness has spoken to me again about the considerations that are made by the French agent in support of Mr. Pastré. Always avoiding to discuss the question, I suggested that he not involve himself with personal business. | |||
Putting aside the political question, if it really exists, today the financial position is as follows: the true conditions offered by the English are ignored, and I believe that they have still not actually formulated them, and it was said to me only by the Viceroy, and also Mr. Outrey repeated it, that they will demand 7% of the profit. The French group, based on what Mr. Outrey says, would decrease to ask for 11%. | |||
The Viceroy, continuing to insist that the operation is purely financial and that the English offers will be the most advantageous, but, to show that he does not | |||