The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-29
Sketch of Tew6k Khedive.

The present Khedive of Egypt was
born in 1852. His features are regular,
and some might call him handsome.
Though of dignified bearing, he is very
shy, especially with strangers His
timidity is frequently taken for want of
intelligence. He is very simple in all
his tastes, hates all parade, loves his
home and is an excellent husband and
father. Unfortunately, as recent events
show, he lacks energy, decision and de-
mination-consequenc of his early
training in the harem, but sometimes
his eye flashes in a waywhich leads one
to think that if he were differently sur
rounded and once gained confidence in
his own Judgment he is not unlikely to
reveal some day a will of his own. AL
though, like most heirs presumptive in
the East, he was denied all share in the
affairs of state, he was carefully edu-
Gated, and his serious turn of mind
found useful field of activity in the
education of the youth. Seven years
before his accession he founded at his
own expense & school for orphans, and
for sons of officers in his palace at Cou-
teh. Up to the present moment 125
youngsters, from the age of 10 to 20,
receive there capital education under
conscientious and painstaking masters.
Yet, though the school is only intended
for the children of the rich, education is
gratuitous, the Khediye providing for
everything. including the uniforms and
a somewhat too luxurious table But
within the school perfect equality pre-
walls. The sons of the Khedive are
treated exactly like other boys, and
within its precincts they are not allowed
to be styled prince" just before the
rebellion broke out in Egypt, the Khe-
dive contemplated opening girls
school for the upper classes and placing
there his own daughter. The great
thing" said the Khedive to French
visitor, lis to educate women. They
will then not only become true com
panions to their husbands, but they win
take an interest in the primary educa-
ton of the children. Family life is the
greatest blessing, and it is impossible,
unless both men and women are edu-
Gated 1t is the ainl@of nv life to achieve
that result, and III time | trust we NAV
be able to do away with slaves in the
harem. | hate the very idea of slavery,
and am doing all can to put it down;
moreover, a harem is only wanted for
many wives; with one wife there won't
be any necessity for seclusion. 1t is
wrong to imagine that our religion
requires US TO have more than one
wife, or to make the wife our slaves
instead of our equal. / have given
much thought to the question of educa-
ton of family life. and the relations of
parents and children. The future of
Egypt is there. If we can raise the
standard of EDUCATION and social life.
Egypt will. in time. become one of the
most thriving members of the continen-
-al family. | know the wretched con-
sequences of polygamy or harem life!
have only one wife, and l have done
we'll, for | am happy With one wife
7ou can concentrate all your affections
IN her and on her children, and that is
only true happiness" A ruler animated
With such sentiments cannot fail To do |
rood. Tewfik Pasha possesses thor
'ugh knowledge of continental affairs, |
quite surprising when one considers that |
ne has never been out of Egypt.
La addition he displays great amount
If tact and saeoir fare. Thus, for in
tance, last winter, when M. de Lesseps /
ried to hurry him at Alexandria into |
igning the fresh water concessions be-
lind the back of his Ministers, the Khe-
live refused point blank, declaring that
le should do nothing without his Cabi-
let, and when M. de Lesseps threat
ned to remain in Alexandria until the
ficeroy should have signed, his High
ess replied. laughingly: ..In that case
Egypt viii have the pleasure of possess
ag you for good; nay. should never
orgiye myself, If, by signing, | deprived
. of your presence. = One may inn
CINE nj. de Lesseps' face at this piece :