Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-06-16
United States committeeman Wolf ON
the Situation


The regular correspondent of the New
York Herald, at Washington, telegraphs as
follows: Mr.. Simon Wolf, the recent CEN
sul-general of the United States to Egypt,
being asked his views as to the situation OF
affairs In that country and the causes of the
riot at Alexandria, says: "Such riots are
liable to happen there. Such a riot, YOU
remember, happened there two years ago
between the Greeks and the Jews While
the complication of affairs in Egypt is seri-
Gus, and bad people have taken advantage
of this condition of things, there is nothing
alarming in the fact that there has been a
riot at Alexandria. The Maltese and Greeks
there are bad classes, all the thieving
and robbery being done by just such peo-
pie as they are. These kind of people COM
bne with the lower orders of Arabs and
create disturb Dances for purposes of pillage
and robbery. The consuls who were at
tackled are not consuls-general but CONNER
cial agents. The Greek consul who has been
wounded is not the Consul.General Ranga
Bey, who married the daughter of Baron
Gsrault, and was well known in Washing
ton. | do not think there was any intention
among the populace to hurt any representa-
tive of foreign country. These consuls
merely tried to keep the peace, and in doing
this became entangled in the riot. The ont
break is such as is liable TO have occurred
THE ORDERLY CLASSES.
The better class of Egyptians are as order
ly and peaceably disposed, and as honest, as
any class of people in Europe or America.
These riots are generally started by Euro
peans more than by the Egyptians. OF course
the lower classes there, as elsewhere, are
easily persuaded at times to 60 astray. The
European population of Alexandra is a
very bad one. OF course there are some
noble families there, but these constitute the
exception, for the bulk of the European
population is very disorderly, as is the case
in every seaport. Two years ago the trouble
to which l referred originated between the
Greeks and Jews. 1t was alleged that a
Greek child had been murdered by the
Jews, but this was only an excuse, as the
real purpose was pillage. In the present
case these lower orders have simply taken
advantage Of the condition of affairs, but
do not think that any serious results will
follow. The jealousy of the European pow
ers Is Egypts greatest safety-valve. That
the Turks should have control of Egypt is of
paramount consideration TO England and
France. While Egypt pays a stipend of
100000 annually, not one penny or this
ever reaches Turkey, for it goes direct to
London in part payment of the Turkish
debt. England and France have all the
offices, and 10 this is traceable the rebellious
class of natives.
GERMAN INFLUENCE.
While in Egypt the suggestion which 1
made 10 different ministers who consulted
me-and | think an.important suggestion
was that Egypt should become an independ-
ent power like Belgium or Switzerland, her
freedom TO be guaranteed by the powers.
Such an independence would not only aid
England and France in all their legitimate
interests, but it would do no injury TO any
country for Egypt to be free. She should be
of the Turk as we'll as of the
European powers, and would be an en-
pire unto herself. However, L believe that
German diplomacy and German statesman
ship will solve this question it did two
years ago. Then Bismarck solved the question
while France and England were trembling
for the result. In fact, German influence in
is all predominant. That of
France is merely a sentiment due to the fact
that the French language is spoken there by
all the better classes. The present khedive
Is the creation of that solution made by
Prince Bismarck, while he vas selected by
England. This was brought about by Ger
man influence, for Germany's influence led
to Ismail Pasha's fall. There is no doubt
as to the existence of great deal of national
feeling in Egypt. L have met it there rot
only among the upper classes, but among the
EGYPT's FUTURE.
The khsdiye himself feels it and knows
there can be no future for Egypt except on
the basis of education. He is a well-mean-
ing man and q moral ruler. No one accuses
him of the rapacity or RIGHTEOUSNESS that was
brought against his father. As to the riots 1
would like to say that there need be no fear |
in regard to the American missions or schools |
Or those who are in charge of them. Most of |
these people have been there twenty or |
twenty-five years. They are universally |
by the natives, not only for their |
good works, but for their admirable charac- |
ter. They have done great deal of good, |
not in sectionalizing but in moralizing the |
natives. By the way, have just received a |
letter from General Stone. He says that his |
has not been accepted, but Is held |
in allegiance until the present complications |
are settled. He offered TO resign because he |
had sworn allegiance to the khedive, but at |
The same time was afraid of the way in |
which Arab Bey was going on. General
Stone, in his letter, says that 1t is the vault |
ing ambition of Arab Bey that has led him
astray; that he became intoxicated by this |
ambition, and that the incense of hattery /
and the hope of power have been too great |
Tor him. He looks upon the whole trouble /
IS the necessary sequence OF temporiZiDg |
With and not crushing it in the first instance. |
This opinion comes from soldier who is as
patriotic an Egyptian and as intense
as any in Egypt, and who COR
Italy hates the English influence and be- /
ieves the present troubles are fed by E glish |
agents.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT MADRID.
MADRID, June 15.-The greatest excite
nent was caused in Madrid by the intelli-
sence from Egypt. The Spanish govern
nent and politicians of every shade fear
between France and the North
African Mohammejan States even more
han intervention in Egypt or disturbances
affecting the Suez canal, which is SPANS
highway to her possessions in the China
eas. The minister Of foreign affairs to-day
declared in Congress that be would insist
1pon the payment OF the indemnity prom
Dram. and that he would not admit the
.laims of the French subjects in Cuba.