§ MR. STACPOOLEasked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If he could state what is the amount of Force, Egypt is by Treaty obliged to supply on the demand of Turkey; and, whether Egypt is obliged to supply Troops on the demand of Turkey in addition to the Tribute she pays, or does the payment of Tribute cease when Troops are furnished?
§ MR. BOURKEWhen the hon. Gentleman uses the word "Treaty" in the Question, I conclude that he means Firman. According to the Firman—or rather Firmans, for there are three of them, I believe—issued by the Porte to the Khedive, the latter is bound to send 30,000 troops to the Porto in time of peace, and that number may be increased in time of war according to what the Porte considers to be reasonable. The payment of the Tribute from the Khedive to the Porte has nothing at all to do with the furnishing of troops.