The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-30


ready for perfect connection, and to OFFER every
courtesy and facility IN their power The viceroy
ordered the steamer 70 be supplied with wines and
provisions, but these were also declined. The
steamer appointed the tow IS one OF the swiftest
on the Nile and Is eegangly fitted up for the recep-
ton OF guests.
HAssAN, TIE MIGHTIEsr OF ALL ARABS
when he handles his consular baton, drew ap u
schedule OF provisions mat produced grave sus-
plcions that he must at some time have been COOK
at Bignons or the TroIs Freres He mad, however.
in Difference to the expressed wish OF tine party.
received orders to put wine, liquor or beer. or
strong or sprtuous drinks OF any nature on board,
and 1t was agreed by every member OF the party
that none should be permitted. And here Is the
Herald, the finest boat on the Nile, bearing four
healthy passengers to thirsty climate, setting
the example OF teetotalsm the religious tourists
who are generally shipped high up as Thebes.
confess that In the heated discussion that preceded
the adoption OF this rule pleaded long and earnestly
for few dozen OF red wine properly digest some Of
Hassan's conserves but the Consul General pointed
with significance to his mucnloved champagne
and then lobbIed with the other members OF the
party against my resolution. Thence we concluded
to take
TEA AND GOSSIP.
Preparations for Nile trip vary. IL depends up.
on whether you are the INDUCED son Of busy, nom
cataract and then take along with you lace ties,
two dress suits and linen shirt fronts originally
prepared for LADIES' bOsoms. II you are fatally
afiicted with archaeology an old bag, without soap,
or tooth brushes, will take you happily through
hundred days; but ir-n the language OF the West
you mean "business." ana intend to do serious
work. to the desert requires all the foreth0ughe
necessary In preparing campaign. Guns and am.
munition are very necessary, Tor the natives, II
certain stages Of the journey, are apt to require
LEADEN sALUTEs
in honor OF their ideas OF etiquette Gentlemen Of
the ebony hue often require unwilling contributions,
but with good Remington you can pass them moro
rapidly and with q softer metal than Is current
among Europeans. Game requires shot guns,
and the ambitious animals which stride abroad
must be laid low by fine rifles Pistols
OF good size necessary for self-defence In
the field, while small parlOr weapon 10 indispen-
sable ut five PAGES. Bet-knves, battle-axes and
pOlgnards sometimes happy expedients, and
belong to an ordinary outfit. AL these things we
have on board In one form or another. General
Starring has fine arm0ry, and tie Consul General
who is wont to fire at half franc pieces at 100 yards.
has brace OF guns IRON the select Of Egypt MIR.
Morris, with the indifference OF an old frontiers
man, trusts his fate to his favOrite gun. Your cor
respOndenC. proposing TO penetrate 500 miles beyond
Khartoum, has more elaborate outfit. 1t should
be said, for the benefit OF those who design trip
to the interior Of Africa, that no man should come
here without guns and cylinders for the aminuni-
ton. The laws or Egypt, or rather OF the Turkish
empire, prohibit the Importation of ammunition or
arms; hence the caution mentioned. To buy fine,
well-prOven weapons in Egypt Is impossible, save
by chance; hence we nave been required to take
with Us several inferior weapons. l believe how
ever, without knowing positively, that all leisurely
explorers IN Africa Ovcrburden themselves with too
much ammunition. Large bodies move slowly.
SANITARY PRECAUTIONS
have been very necessary in preparing. AS regards
dress, nannels are Indispensable under the hercess
sun and the eyes must be guarded while moving
across the desert so much has the vtceroy been
interested in the expedition That he consulted his
physician and in lengthy conversation with Gen.
eral Starring communicated the Doctors state
ments He was Of the opinion that total abstinence
in the Soudan country would be injurious, and he
was alarmed at the resolution, without OF course.
understanding the texture Of the American frame
suited, 1t is, to all chimes and vcissitudes. He
cautioned each gentleman to wear flannel band
around the abdomen ana to observe prescribed
regimen.
The Consul General was thus
ADVISED BY HIS PHYSICIAN.
.AvOld exposure to the rays of the sun imme.,
diatcy after eating or great fatigue. Food as in
Few stimulants need be taken; cognac should be
hand In case Of sickness. The heaviest meal should
he eaten at two O'Clock. free use OF green rut t0
avoided. Vegetables to he well cooked. by
ing out the mouth frequently thirst may be avoided.
Alter marching IN marshy districts half an hour
should be spent under cover"
THE vIcEROY'S FIRMAN.
When the announcement OF the viccroys munin.
cent intentions became known was under the i'm.
preston that he was opposed to encouraging the
explorations OF the Continent beyond Khartoum.
therefore paid % visit TO Nubar Pacha, Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, and he received me with great cor
dialitv. assured him that desired to visit the
equatorial region ana delis cred
FIRMAN
from Els Excelcncy.
'.Soyez hdnQujtel sOvez rdnquuleI je rous
dorpserdi tous quH Jam" continued His Excel.
lency.
"Y0u will md rude country there You 60 to
explorer"
al go rs correspondent Of the NEW YORK
HERALD-nOt so much an explorer as journalist
to Sir Samuel Bakers fate and to look at
the country with newspaper eyes,"
ait Is q rare spirit OF progress said the Tailey.
rand OF the East, (Which dominates your American
press. 1t Is the go-ancad In your people. tell you
frankly that none but an American journalist would
receive the support Of the Viceroy's governments in
going to the equatorial basin, and American
will receive greater assistance from His Highness
than a representative OF the New YORK HERALD.
Americans have energy, and do not come here TO
narass the government. BESIDES they nave no sell.
nsh interests.'
d After thanking His Excelcncy for the friendly az
titude OF the viceroy's government toward the
HERALD retired.
A FAREWELL RECEPTION.
On the 18TH at two O'Clock In the afternoon, the
Consul General gave q farewell reception to the
ladies' ana gentlemen OF Cairo. The report was
spread in the saloon, and the only SADNESS re-
marked consisted in sly shafts aimed at temperance
while the ladies' talked or nothing but Widow
CIiauot the culfnre nj the Crane and fine wines