Word: pasha
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...expended more than 46,000,000 pounds sterling upon public utilities: Ibid.- (3) Foreign nations were being consulted in regard to finances and the other matters of policy: Ibid.-(4) Foreign method and ways were being introduced: McCoan, p. 278.- (x) Courts were established in 1876 by Nubar Pasha, which still remain the chief judicial system in Egypt: Quarterly Review, Encyclo. Brit.- (c) The neutrality of the Suez Canal does not require...
...order that he might bring about the great reforms which he had projected, especially the abolishment of the slave trade. As The influence of the slave dealers was very powerful, Gordon met with the strongest opposition. One revolt broke out after another. Throughout he was loyal to Ishmael Pasha. The latter was hard pressed for money and called upon Gordon, who came to Cairo. A committee on payment of the debt, which was enormous, was appointed. It was composed of Gordon, DeLesseps, and one other man. It was at this time that Colonel Porut left Gordon's service...