In 1867, the Ottoman sultan acknowledged Isma'il's use of the title khedive. There were troubles in Egypt, where a discredited "khedive" had to be deposed. Nor were Mariette's relations with the Khedive always stable. It ended a nationalist uprising against the Khedive Tewfik Pasha. Qasim's father settled in Egypt and became the commander of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's army. Judgments were given against the Khedive in the international tribunals. Both the khedive and Lesseps declined the proposed statue from Bartholdi, citing the expensive cost. Parts of the facade were remodeled by Khedive Tewfik in 1888. The more pliable Tewfik Pasha, Ismail's son, was made his successor as the new Khedive. Finally, on 17 November 1869, the canal was officially opened by the Khedive, Ismail Pasha. Surprised, he made no attempt at resistance, and Tewfik was at once proclaimed khedive.