The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-03
THE SICK MAN" OF EUROPE.
Anniversary Of the Accession-what Has been
Done in Thirteen Years-Increased Iaxa-
ton, Increased Poverty, Some Public
Works, q Turkish Mouse Trap"

CONsrANTINoPLE July 3, lS7A
The anniversary OF the Sutan's accession wan
celebrated usual on the 25th ult. The iliumiha-
lions on the BosphOrus were not so brilliant as III
the previous years, when the Khedlve had gone
to great expense to light up his grounds ana inc
other wealthy Pachas had not dared TO remain In the
dark. Abdu-AZiz has now ruled ior tnlrteen
years over this extensive Empire, and, were ne
given TO Retrospective reflections ana possessed
OF the proper lights with which to Judge past
events, doubt If he would find much ground for
congratulations on the progress that mas oeen
made during that period, or on the improved con-
dition OF his people, especially the agricultural
classes. They were poor enough IN al. conscience
as 1t was, but under the improved system OF TAX
alton their condition is infinitely worse. IN many
districts the result Of Increased taxation mas
been to abandon the cultivation of produce
which leaves no profit to the producer,
while in others the peasantry, after
selling their seed corn and cattle to satisfy the
requirements OF their paternai government. have
nothing left them but to lie down and die from
want and starvation, as they nave done by thou
sands in the ADMINISTRATION districts OF Asia
Minor.
The imperial vista does not, 1t is true, stretch
far beyond the shores OF the Bosphorus, and with
these and hts bright, new palaces In view, and hts
fine feet OF -cads his own creation, at anchor
before his palace. he may possibly imagine that no
has been benefactor to his country. He can,
moreover, point, as the work Of his reign, to the
two or three badly constructed railways now ex-
listing in Turkey, and TO the numberless projects
for the construction OF Others which only walt for
time and money and the good viii OF his Ministers
to be carried out.
SadyK Pacha arrived In Constantinople few
days since, and Immediately reports spread about
bic hoy Gil hna ri ha
had been dismissed and disgraced 1t is not quite
Gear yet whether he has been the accomplish,
the instrument or the victim of the Grand Vizler
In the transactions In which he lately took 80
prominent part, but there are not wanting those
who say that the bitter pill OF dismissal and dis
grace is uncOmmony well gded and that he mas
made very good thing out OF his speculations
during his stay in the French capital.
1t was expected that the Grand V1zter would fall
or acquire fresh influence at court, according TO
the impression OF satisfaction or DISSATISFACTION
made on the mind OF the Sultan by the nocturnal
5te prepared Tor him on the anniversary OF his &C.
cesslon, and various were the means employed by
the enemies OF Hussn Avni to damage him before
hand in the eyes OF his Sovereign General lgna-
tief, with his habtua ingenuity. hit on most
original way OF conveying a hint to HIS Imperial
Premier. The Sultan has had a band of theatrical
performers giving representations IN MIS- palace
me Genera .o con- Fun
consented to allow his next performance 10 be the
Inspiration of the Russian Ambassador. Accord
ingy, on the next play night the entertainment
began by the appearance on the stage OF an indi-
vdual got up to resemble the Grand Vlzler, who
stalked along hearing himself very high and
nightly, fun 81 big own Importance shouting out
numerous orders In his short, peremptory manner.
commencing none, condemning all, making much
fuss and no progress. He was joined by another
individual representing the Censor OF the Press.
who forthwith issued orders for the suppression or
suspension OF all the local newspapers. Then came
tine Minister OF Police, who hustled about commit
ting all sOrls OF plumbers. arrestng peaceful clti-
zens and turning his back on rowdy LOT Of house
breakers who grinLed behind mis- back But sud
denly these three swells great DlustereTs until
row, are seized with sudden lear. they shake In
their shoes, Tor " The background small, spare
man has made ms appeafansei he Al6wly ad-
vances towards the fOosghts; Ills deep set eyes
and heavy br0ws are expressive Of power and res
OlutiOn; q look from him Is sufficient 10 send the
Otner three covering of the scene. 1t is needless
to say that this mans get-up prOclatms him to be
the redoubtable Manmoud the coming man. Gen
eral Ignatletrs ally. And, dreaded as he was when
In power, there are many would gladly see him
resume the relns OF office. His Majesty, 1t Is said,
was highly amused ana bestowed several purses"
on the performers.