The New York herald., 1871-12-08
The Khedive Greater Than
Mehemet Ali.
An Imperial Opinion on WO-
mans Suffrage.
my North AMERICAN NE!GHBCRS."
American Shipping Interest More
Important Than the Revenue
Gained by Taxation.
CAIRo, Egypt, Nov. 0, 1871.


The Emperor of Brazil travelling incognito
as Dom Pedro d'Alcantara, arrived in Egypt
last Friday, with suite of fifteen persons
BY command Of the Khedive number of
Egyptian dgnitaries were in the harbor of
Alexandria to receive the distinguished Wis
itor; but the Dom declined, with thanks,
anything approaching to public reception,
much to the disappointment of the novelty
loving Egyptian Beys, who saw prospects of
an easy and luxurious time ahead in chaperon-
ing an Emperor. The imperial party pro-
ceeded at once to Cairo, and became the
guests OF the Grand New Hotel, the first floor
OF which hal been secured for them Thinking
the HERALD readers might be Interested in the
views and opinions of crowned head on
Egyptian progress, just after having been
treated TO a similar feast from the great repub-
ican ex-Secretary, resolved If 1t were in the
range of human possibilities to interview His
Majesty, and fortunately, by dint of irresisti-
bic aiiablity, superadded to the mysterious
influence OF the HERALD which unlocks even
kings cabinets, l succeeded. Sending up my
card was
INVITED INTO TnE RECEPTION ROOM
by a bronzed but polite chamberlain, aud pres
emily the Emperor entered from side door.
Bowing and pointing to cushioned chair His
Majesty seated himself on broad divan, and,
scanning ne closely, remarked pleasantly in
English
THE INTERVIEW.
Dom PEDRo-In which language shall we
speak?
replied that English would probably facili-
tate matters, especially as spoke no other.
His Majesty, who, by the way, is most
accomplished linguist, speaking aud writing
Eve languages, smiled and professed himself
content. then slated that, although travel
ling iacogBito the movements Of the EN-
peror of Brazil were watched with great
interest by my countrymen, and any news
relating to his travels and welfare would be
received with satisfaction in the United States.
AMERICANS MY oouNTRYMEN."
Dom PRDRo-Naturally, the Americans are
In way,my countrymen; but we are travel
ling so quietly that fear have nothing TO In.
terest you.
CoEREspoNDENT-It has excited consider
able comment that Your Majesty refuses
THE PRoFFERED EospITALITY OF THE KHEpryE.
Dow PEDEo-I bave not refused his hospi-
taity. On the contrary, l accept it with
pleasure; but was compelled to decline the
royal honors which were proiered me in order
to be consistent with my course since left
home Certainly could not accept His
Highness' palace when had refused to use
my own brothers house. was caught, how
ever, in The matter OF special train which /
had ordered. l found no Egyptian official
who would receive payment
PLEASED WITH MODERN EGYrT.
CoHREsPoypENT-How is Your Majesty
pleased with Egypt
DON PEDRo-More than can briefly ex-
press, and much more with modern than an
cient Egypt. The ancIents performed great
works. but II was all wasted labor. What
good, except for savans to pore over and
speculate upon?
and humanity at large in six years than oil the
ancient dynasties that ever existed, from the
Pharaohs down to the Caliphs. 6qd also
growing public opinion, without which no
people can be really great and In no part Of
the world Is there greater appreciation Of
machinery and laborsaying devices. OF
course you have visited the Khedives wonder
sal sugar estates, with their splendid millss
CogREspoSDfSr-No, Your Majesty, have
not but shall do so on your recommendation.
What does Your Majesty think Of
TIE WOMAN QUESTION IN TIE EAST?
DoM PEDRO with pleasant laugh)-Well,
perhaps the Orlentals are as far behind the
age in that matter as my republican neighbors
In North ASasSisa are ahead init The ladies'