If Germany believes that Egypt is going to make common cause with Turkey and Germany against, England, she is mistaken. The Egyptian, especially the Fellaheen, does not want any return to the old days of Turkish misrule. Even the anti-British party, who strive for) independence, have no idea of substituting Turkish or for British, rule. The Egyptian know well that independence is not possible; if Britain were to be de feated in the war, it would not take long before the country was under the heel of the Prussian, Egypt is too near Europe to resist German aggression effectually. Moreover, the Egyptians, from the) Khedive to the humblest cultivator, know that, in spite of mistakes, the British have scrupulously respected the rights of individuals and have helped the county to prosper. And above all, the Egyptian Moslem takes his cue from India
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