Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-08-31
MOhan medaDism.

In discussing this system apart from
those who profess it and particularly
regarding it as power in the hand OF
God to punish renegade Christians, the
call for its Intervention in the near fu-
ture is pressing.
All the corruptions which demanded
the swords of the Saracens and the
Turks are to-day in the Church and
State; and question to be considered
comes up in connexion with our power
to resist a Mohammedan invasion. It
may be accepted as true that when God
decides that such all invasion is neces-
sary, the power to effectually resist it
is gone.
AS specimen of the way In which
this power is taken away, we can give
an instance extant. The Pope of Rome,
as temporal prince, has struck hands
with the Sultan with view to exist
ing complications. England already
has all she can carry. Her widely
scattered colonial possessions neutral
ize her navy. Her army is equally
scattered. She can not to-day concen-
trate one hundred Thousand men. The
neutrality Of the Suez Canal cuts her in
two. Suppose she calls her troops from
India to Egypt. The removal of the
troops will be followed by Moham-
medan insurrection. The best of the
Indian soldiers are Mohammedans, and
will desert to Arab Pacha at.the first
chance. Suppose she calls herreserves
from home, Ireland rises at the doors
of London. 1t is q curious question to
study what arrangement of the nations
of Europe will result from the alliance
between the Pope and the Sultan.
But we may now look at some of the
details Of the present situation in
Egypt. AS to the cause Of the present
war: For long time Egypt has been
partly free or independent, and partly
under the control of Turkey. Great
Britain declined to assume protector
ate over the country, but encouraged
her citizens to buy largely of Egyptian
boutis, when they were worth scarce
ly the printing materials, and then
demanded payment of principal and
interest in full. England also obtain
ed control Of the Huez Canal. France
became interested to some extent In
the same way. The Khedive indulged
In reckless extravagance, taxation was
heavy, and soon the payment of the
bonds was stopped. The .Khedive
Ishmael was deposed, English and
French assessors and controllers of the
Treasury appointed, and the condition
of things improved. Credit was re-
stored, aud hope arose that the debt
might be paid. The new Khedive, al
though strict Mohammedan, has been
tolerant and almost progressive; but
the foreign rule and the burden of tax
es and the irritating presence of Chris
tain dogs" made the Mohammedan
population restless. AS the exponent
Of this restlessness, Arab Pasha came
into view, first, as q Colonel in the
Egyptian army, and then rs Minister
pf War, and now nominally rebel.
is fighting him, and the other
nations are looking on. A large force
Of Mohammedans, commanded by .one
who proclaims hims elf as their Messiah,
Is now now marching to the support of
Arab Pasha. The true solution Of Mo-
is behind 1t all. The
Sultan backs the Khesifve and the
Khedive backs Arab Pasha, whilst
denouncing him az rebel.
There can be no doubt that between
these these three parties there is per-
feet agreement, aud that the khedive
keeps Arab Pasha well informed in
regard to every thing that transpires.
The other Powers have egged England
INTO the fight and will leave her there.
She has no right to complain. Eth
gland, France and Spain played the
same game with the Southern Confed |
sracy
III respect to our relations to the
matter: Our treaty with Russia would
most likely array us against Turkey
The Gear, as the head OF the Greek |
Church, is not friendly to either the
Pope Or the Sultan. It is then the
policy of Turkey to neutralize that
reaty if possible; and this fact, togeth-
II with possibility of unfavorable
in connexion with Amer
can missionaries. in Egypt, will ac-
punt for the great attehtion paid by
he Sultan TO our Minister resident at
which attentions are
llarming and exciting The envy and
ealousy of the other Powers. Our pol
cy is evidently to maintain strict
neutrality If possible, but in all cases
,eep our treaty with Russia, for we
rave received the consideration.
Having thus considered the religious
nd political situation, let US now ex-t
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