New-York tribune., 1868-04-22
EGYPT.
SPEECH OF THE YICEROY.


The Equpte of the 22d ult. publishes the speech
delivered by the vceroy of Egypt at the opening OF the
session of the Assembly Of the Delegates The following
ia translation:
GENTLEMEN Itis with much satisfaction that welcome
I'm YOU the delegates chosen by the nation 10 deDeIate
upon the questions OF general interest ieel Eehuemen
lust pride in the assistance you lend me for the develop
ment OF the prosperity OF Egypt and have the rm nope
will have the most sautary effect for all During the
year which has just elapsed schools have been opened Ia
occuped with the creation OF similar establishments in
the localities which still deprived OF them fIpe
instruction q capital question the importance OF when
has been felt have the proofs OF this III the dona
tons made 10 our national schools ahd nave neatu o
those donations with sensible pleasure. such aets OF
generosity deserve all praise and show real desue Oh
the part Of the population TO contribute 70 ine ue,eop
completely effected. Requests for concessions OF snd
not Included in the cadastre have been accorded MY
ANIMATION. think that the period OF the concessions
might be extended, and greater facilities acco ied
gencralp weIfare The public works voted by you
have been carried out with activity in
the % localities you have desgnae9 Inc necessary con
tngents cannot be definitely liked utl aiter the com
petion OF the general upon which they are es
ablished. Hitherto we have been Unable TO carry OUT
this operation the Importance oil w4leh ta'9 20 SH ySn
your enlightenment census ~ cm carried out Win
anna anna s % 70 ma s aad
interfering with individual liberty The regulations you
scribed by native borrowers have been communicated
Ia the mOudriens The application Of these regulations
IL subOrdnated TO the operation OF law upoi morRhge
which will shortly be submitted 20 your de c'herau0nr
The monthly collection Oi the territorial dues was
TO undergo notifications IA uniformity Win tho
desire you expressed last year Tho Minister i,I
OF Finance Is instructed TO explain 10 you the tno
which have prevented the G9yelhmsh,, ~ pre-,
the difficulties which resulted IRON ~ from put
ting In exocutiou-tho new mode OF COLLECTION 19u WIZ
doubtless lind 10 useful In the course Oi te session 70
enter tipOn fresh examination OF THIS question: go as 10
satisfy at the interests OF the agricultural population
those the Treasury. Such are gcntehrn Tue sum
and result Of tho ldbOTs OF your last hsho ne pro-
posas that my Government VIII submit 10 your deIDeI"
lions this year relate "a three princlpdI question:
hygiene, the cultivation OF cotton, and the bIuIoes
and dams. Gentlemen, the more we occupy our
selves with the public hygiene, tho more VIC con-
tribute 10 the Increase and the prosperity oi
the people Various causes Ui in,alubriy have been
poed out to In great number OF Localities lhcre
nre lakes OF stagnant water md marshes now ehptI
eucc has shown that IN draining these lakes ana aScb
sroyed 1t OF importance therefore that you SHOULD
deliberate upon the measures 70 De taken IN oidet 70
ameliOrae the sanitary state by proceeding bduuaIy
aud taking into account local eXgences FOR Two years
expectations. Egypt had nevertheless cOnqured an EN-
nent place among producing countries py @ tno
excellent quality OF her cotton, t had been
distinguished at the Paris Universal Exhl
billion. But ia tho majority Of the provinces
OF Lower Egypt the abundance vi the crops has dnin
ished While the quality has detcIlOfated. THIS latter
fact arises from the introduction OF ioregn seed ns 10
the dminuton the quantity you viii have 10 seek the
causes in order 20 combat them with success also ca
your attention the OF developing ana perfectnR
an tie branches OF agriculture. The works OF the sluces
dams and bridges, have already absorbed cOhsnetaDle
snms They are works you know which contribute IN
The highest degree the fertility OF the provinces We
ought therefore 70 pursue with energy the accomplish
men Of these cminenty useful undertakings the fere
ing me prosperity OF the country suc gentlemen, is ous
duly. May God protect and bless our efforts