The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-08


,everest moralist could not deny that the anil
mated scenes at tho Saratoga races are en-
Brother Jonathan is manllestly
beginning to learn that ''all work and no play"
is not the thing. Healthful outdoor aInuse-
ments in general, and horse racing in particu-
lar, must now be set down as destined to
acquire national popularity in America.
Tarisev md Eaypt-The Diaicalsy Between
the sui,an and viceroy.
A few days ago we called attention to the
action Of the Sultan Of Turkey with regard to
Egypt and the Viceroy, and showed that
serious difficulty must arise unless the great
Powers of Europe should interpose. The
news we published yesterday, both from Paris
and London, indicates that these Powers are
fully alive to the Importance Of the question.
We learn that nearly all their representatives
at Conslantinople had urged the Sultan to a
course of Cancellation and moderation, and
that the difficulty between the Porte and the
Khedve OF Egypt is in process of satisfactory
arrangement.
The frman granting the privileges to Egypt
which the Sultan threatened to withdraw bears
date February 10, i84i. By that instrument
the government of this province of the Turkish
empire was conferred on Pacha of the family
Of the late Mohammed Ali aud his then living
family, the members Of which were to succeed
him by seniority. BY the said frrnan the
Governor of Egypt was to recognize all laws
and treaties enacted and concluded by the
Porte; the imports aud revenues were to be
collected in the name fthe Sultan; one-fourth
of the revenue was to be transmitted yearly 10
Constantnople; the army limited to eighteen
thousand men, and all officers above the rank
Of major to be appointed by the Sultan on the
nomination Of the Pacha, and ships-of-war to
be built only by express permission OF the
Porte. The non-fulflment of any Of these con-
dtions authorized the Porte to cancel tho con-
cessions then granted
The revival of this hrman, many Of tho con-
ditions Of which were supposed sto have been
materially modified by Concessions ia 1866,
which accorded the right Of succession in
direct line to the Viceroys of Egypt and the
power of welding absolute authority over all
the territory under their dominion, indicates
the determination Of the Grand Vizier to exer-
else something more than mere nominal con-
troll over country whose commercial impor-
lance promises 80 much as the result Of the
great canal enterprise soon to be completed.
We have before expressed the opinion that
the Viceroy Of Egypt was playing game for
independent royalty, backed possibly by the
promised sympathy and support Of soma.
powerful European friend. His continued
snubbings of the Commander Of the Faithful
lead one to believe that he is not only aware Of
his coming Importance but feels himself
already strong enough to defy Turkey. The
late difficulty, considered in connection With
the recent visits of the Pacha, the unqualified
sympathy received at several European courts,
the rumored arming Of Egypt and the undis-
guised jealousy Of the Sultan, proves that any
thing but pacific relations are existing be-
tween the Suzcrain and his subject indeed,
decisive measures Of Turkey might provoke a
rupture and complications compromising the
peace Of the Continent at any moment.
European Powers are interested alike in the
commercial future Of Egypt, the uninterrupted
operation Of the Suez Canal and the welfare
and protection of sovereign under whose
auspices and generous patronage the desert
fields of the first Jewish wanderings are being
converted into highways Of commerce, aud au
era Of new civilization inaugurated.
Should struggle be commenced by Abdul
Aziz, in an attempt to compel the submission
and humiliation of Ismail Pacha, 1t would
| hardly be carried on without the active inter-
vention of other Powers. It is truo that the
Viceroy unaided would be unable to contend
against the formidable forces of the Porte
but it depends whether or not he feels author
lied to rely upon foreign aid in any
attempt to throw off the Turkish yoke and
strike for independent royalty. or make
the explanations demanded of him by the
Sultan. The repeated provocations of which
the Sultan is complaining have their signi-
fcance, and In awaiting other developments
we are constrained to coustrue it, as before
stated, in meaning that the vlceroy is not
acting unadvisedly and with q certainty Of
humiliation. II such be not the case we may
expect ample apologies to be made and satis-
factory relations again restored, as is now init
mated, between the Porte and viceroy.
TIE INTERNATIONAL BOAT RAcE.-The
Harvard boys appear 10 be picking up on the
Thames. Report says that they improve in
the rapidity of their stroke with every days.
practice al the oar, and that their popularity
among the London sports is gaining strength
They will have to contest the honor Of cham
pionship under diflculties-a fact which will
make their success all the more glorious
should they be fortunate enough to win the
race. There seems to DO great deal Of good