ENTHUSIASTIC at the prospect of what the Suez Canal would mean to Egypt and to the world, Ferdinand laid his plan before the Viceroy. And there he received a setback. England, the aged ruler told him, would never permit it. She wanted no such valuable project controlled by another nation. But, a few days later, the old Viceroy promised to do his best to win approval if Ferdinand could raise the funds. Ferdinand was delighted.
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Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 33, 27 January 1939, Page 20
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75ENTHUSIASTIC at the prospect of what the Suez Canal would mean to Egypt and to the world, Ferdinand laid his plan before the Viceroy. And there he received a setback. England, the aged ruler told him, would never permit it. She wanted no such valuable project controlled by another nation. But, a few days later, the old Viceroy promised to do his best to win approval if Ferdinand could raise the funds. Ferdinand was delighted. Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 33, 27 January 1939, Page 20
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