New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-16

he ardently in favor If with Russia AMI
the rest of the world. One Of them Immediately
went to the Palace and told the Sultan that, a. 10
his dreams Of scorpions and serpents, holy sheikh
had recently arrived from Syria who could inter
pref all dreams and who could change the courses Of
the stars by his prayers. The Sultan was delighted.
Halet Pacha's Sheikh was summoned To the taldce
lie explained the snakes and scorpions OF the dream
20 typlv the iniicl kings of Europe whom the sui
tan must crush as he would crush scorpion. Then
be- told how Il had been revealed 10 nlm IN thrice
repeated VISION that the glory IF Islam was 20 De
restored By his Majesty. God had reserved II ior
Sultan Abdul Hamid 10 draw The rusty sword OF
Osman and 70 drive back the encroachlng hordes OF
The sultan was dazzled with the brilliant future
opened before him. The Interpretation Of bis dream
was evidently correct. The needy aiventurcr was
gwen rooms IN the Palace. Halet Pacha was made
a member OF the Cabinet, and the sultan threw hm-
self into the work of UTcciptatlng war with enthu-
siasm Halat Plcha's man was soon advanced to
the Office Of Rels-u-MeshaiA. position which put
him on 70 level IN dignity with the Grand Y zer. All
went well for Halet Pacha and ms Shelkh. ne
effect of the their country was the least OF
their concerns until the day when the Russians
made known the terms on winch they would con-
sent TO stop their terrible advance. Then the
Sheikh was bundled neck aud heels out OF the Par
ace and bauIshed. Halet Pacha soon followed HIM
into exile beng sent 10 some petty Office connected
with the tomb Of the Prophet at Medina
1t Is characteristic of Turkish intrgues that they
never end. Haet Pacha arranged with his fallen
friend TO make an attempt 10 regain position near
the source OF those golden streams dear to the heart
of every Turk The Shekh has secretly returned
10 Constantinopie. TIA 10 Pacha has lust died, but
TINS does nor alter the case with thc Shclkh, lie is
preparing himself for a new TIT WltH Fortune.
That he will succeed in his effort 20 recapture the
sultan is the opinion Of those who IN tine secret
of his plans. An old cougtier OF his from whom
/ have these details added, 8" And now am SO
sure that be has luck his side that
am on my way to visit u.m IN his hIdlHg-piace,
and TO lace myself at his disposal that when ne
gels back to the Palace he may give Inc my Old
place.
l believe this story 70 be substantially true az an
exhibit of the Influences which served a. the nj IL
mate cause OF the rejection by Turkey OK the de-
mands OF RUSSIA IN 1877. IL also shows the mtrl-
cate character OF the web which entangies all
Turkish craftsmanship 10 this hour.
There is good news for the friends of Turkey.
The original company of Horse Marines II NJ last 20
be abolished Tie Government announces that III
Wow OF the financial stress OF these times the force
will be discontinued. Hitherto all Adn.rals 81 tAg
turkish Navy have regularly drawn ration5 OF
forage for sixteen horses % piece upOl ceruncate
that the horses were required FOR personal Use.
Hereafter no lmirlI, even when on active service
at sea- Is 10 De allowed 20 draw rdtlous Ol forage