The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-12

Whhtevef.
me nign COST OF coal az Suez and Alden mas, II Ii
true, hitherto rendered steam navigation somewhat
expensive IN those parts, but the price OF that bulky
arucle VIII DC much lower now that the sixty-nina
francs or Sla 90 per ton which cost to transport
across the isthmus by rail- has been reduced thres
rying valuable frelghts Of tea silk Opium and cot
ton q small auxiliary screw would be OF immense
advantage. Down the Red Sea no vessel would re-
quire more than her sails for the winds blow strong
and steady In that direction for nine months out a
the year.
The advantages to Egypt from this suez Canal are
incaculable ana great changes must naturally take
place throughout the country. Brilliant results
must follow here when CIVILIZATIONS mighty and
plenpOtent current flows by portals SO long closed
BY semi.barbarism. A moments thought to what
may be the future srrike's one with wonder. What
WIN become Of Alexandria ana Cairop Port SAID
must honopolize Tue business OF Alexandra; for
the latter city but fed on the indian tralc and the
cotton from the Nile valley. Ismallla must sap tho
importance OF caro-; for tho former city ID the IN
country will ma reader market there than at
CAIRO shortly and the cotton is easy OF transpora-
business OF Cairo seems entirely taken away, Truly
great things are IN store for Egypt and happy shan
he DO who OF che land shall live to seq them realized
PREPARATIONS FOR TBs INAUGURATION.
In November, 1862, Lake Timsah was filled with
the waters OF the Red Sea In presence OF NJ. de Les
Catholic Blsho OF Alexandria, al the employees Of
the company that could be spared and numerous
through which the Mediterranean waters lowed
stood a. do Lesseps, who said, as the look was
Command that The waters Of tie MedeTaneSn be
let into the Lake nmsah by the grace OF God" Tho
dixie being removed the waters rushed into
the lake. The uemaS then proceeded to bless tho
waters and re Deum was chanted at the French
chapel OF El Guisr.
to be finished by October 1869, but the clrcunsLan
ces which prev ented 1t have been 80 fully explained
details about them. Suffice It here that OCTOBER.
1885, passed without any remarkable event OCCUR
ring on 6s lssamus d In February Of TINS year the
which marked the filling OF the Lake limsah were
rehearsed upon this occasion in presence OF the
Vlceroy OF Egypt the Prince OF Wales and his
suite
In the early part Of this summer M. dc Lesseps.
after consultation with hts engineers and c0ntrac-
tors, published his notices to the effect that the
Snez Canal would open to the commerce OF all
nations On inc Isl o das Of October 1862 THIS GATE
the l7tl OF November, 1859, because Of the great
heat OF the Eg, ptian autumn anu because the con-
tractors for their part desired this further post
The whole civilized world were made acquainted
with the great event, which was co be celebrated
with all the pomp and circumstance due to such an
occasion. The potantates OF Europe were invited to
be present to naugurate the opening OF this canal
to universal commerce, with all the 6c,nt which
thor presence would give. The crown princes and
their suites, the chambers OF commerce, the repre-
the cOnsuls 0i the seaports, the engineers, sclen-
ti1c ana literary commissions, representatyes
would give grace aud dignity 10 the important cere-
mony OF Inauguration. TO this invitation the Elm.
press OF the FRENCH the Emperor OF Austria, the
Crown Prince Of Prussia, the Crown Prince, Prince
aud Princess Henry OF the Netherlands prince Of
Belgium the Crown Prince of Italy, ambassadors
aud heads OF literary ana scientific societies
daily responded The pOtentates and digntaries or
the civilized world were willing to do honor TO the
great fact and the man who persevered to accom-
plisn IL.
de LeSseps' communication was received by the ma
lions. England seemed considerably Inundated that
tina canal nad advanced to completion In spite q the
predictions OF her best engineers and the Pamers0n
coioring OF her oracies. London aw0Ke from Its
ilusory security and made preparations to accom-
R WsSess 'e for Itself the success Wien
had so long disbeeyed In. Liverpool was
wcro saaaeny IMPRESSED with the
idea that the SueA Canal, being so long forbidden
subject, had unknown to them awakened the
send their delegates to the ceremony. Enterprises
were started by tne dozen; new lines OF steamers
were to run from Europe to India. and the extreme
ORIENT Russia established In FORT said an agency for
steam lines OF Navigation between odessa and India.
The powerful Australian Lloyds also estapllshe an
agency az Port Said in view Of tine extended COM
merce before them. The Italian government re.
utilize tue Egyptian Bosphorus. spain prepared
for a steam navigation between Barcelona and ner
pany OF Martl me Transports commenced the con-
sJructon OF steamers OF great capacity These ships,
propelled by engines that required the little con-
sumption OF coal were advertised 10 carry paS3en-
gers at reduced prices between Marseies ana the
great Asiatic cites.
known berality prepared to do honor to his guests
In most extraordinary manner. An opera.
tan capital; gas introduced into ancient Cairo.
the city or the MameuKe caliphs; Esbeklyeh plaza
nave been past belief Foaats,ns sot up tail col
unus OF water, Kloskes gaiy painted with OrientN
taste sprang up close to the founains rare plants
and shrubs decked the hitherto waste and refuse
heaps OF Cairo. Magnificent railing enclosed this
blooming garden, and entrances to 1t we're erected
5ucn as would be an honor to the imperial gardens
OF Europe. The strees OF Cairo set out, nanked
by granite and treestone curbstones, and sidewalks
were laid with massive nagstones. The railway
station was repainted ana The road leading from it
to the heart OF the city was made uniform and reg
ton into Cairo not hing might be seen to shock the
dellcacy OF the Vlceroy's guests.
HIS palaces were repainted recarpeted and rerur>
nlShed with best possible taste. In short, what
ever could delight the eye received the attention OF
the viceroys officers. The guests also were not ex-
expenses to crafty the vanity OF the Viceroy No;
the Vceroy had made preparations TO feed and house
them III the best style. Every hotel In Cairo was en-
gased 10 board and lodge guests furnish them
WIN champagnes and other wines and cigars as
the guests to travel the streets OF Cairo afoot all the
CABS and carriages were hired for their use. THIS
was berality winch mag be called extravagant, and
for mere curiosity let us reckon up and see how
much money this Will cost the Viceroy. There are
1900 guesis invited, who, we mag rest assured
and II not their representatives are, which amounts
TO the same thing The guests may stay In Egypt as
long as they please; the majority OF them, however.
may not stay long, other business ealing them
away. However, allowing say one month to each
guest, we shall find that 5000 guests at twelve dol
lars per d,cm will cost the viceroy the round sum
or 0OO0 But this IS about the half OF the sum
required TO pay the bull IL has been calculated that
The Empress, Emperor and several OF the princes
and their suites, the ships OF war OF almost all
nations and their Officers will number some 1000
more Az the very least the preparations for their
reception the OIL for il1umnatlons, the fireworks
the Jdtes and the numerous expenses which such an
occasion requires win cost say nifty dollars per head
which Will he altogether 800, 600; so that we may
say with certainty tnat $40 900 will be required to
cover all expenses
The next Thought that comes turns naturally to
the question VINO is TO pay tor all thisY' Alas
the answer Is too evident for those who have been
to Egypt The poor over tasked fellans who from
time i'm memorial nave contributed to the extraya.
CANT luxurie5 OF tnelr rulers must pay. They are
their limited power. Their huts or mud and straw
are already the property or the Viceroy. For the
privilege OF Keeping on their houseiops the felahs
paw Tor the clothes they wear 20 cover their naked