New-York tribune., 1885-07-15
A TALK WITH THE KHEDIvE.
THE DOMESTIC AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN
RELATIONS OF EGYPT.

Iewnk, hnedlye or Egypt. Ills HlghneSs came
from Cairo few days ego, as he does every sum-
mer, and quietly installed himself at the Palace
Rasel Tin. where he receives all visitors. The way
thither hes along various dusty streets through
the Arab quarter OF the city until you reach the
avenues, equally dusty but partially shaded with
acorns and other trees Of not very thrifty look,
which conduct yon beyond the white walls of the
ancient barracks to the gate of the cosure within
which the palace stands. Here are English guards
who present arms unfortunately to plain citizens
and official folk, probably fearing that some
modcstly attired high dgnitary will not get his
just dues. The sacred person Of the khedive is
well guarded at the moment by the English au-
thOrites there being two of the best regiments on
duty at the palace. The body guard of His High
ness is however, Egyptian, q tall and neatly
uniformed set of men with as handsome and manly
set of officers as anywhere be seen. These
guard the approaches to the portion Of tho build
ing and the apartments which the Khsdive ut pres
ent occupies and which are III the northwest cor
ner, the windows commanding fine outlook over
the bay filled with shipping, large portion OF the
city and distant view Of the still unrcpaired Fort
Mex. The Phar0s and the othcr small forts near
it are seen from the windows in the opposite direc-
tion. They are still as they were left by the
British feet after the bombardment The palace
is built about large court rather scantiiy set
with trees, having handsome fountain in the
centre. The private entrance to the Khedive's
apartments is at the left tall
Egyptian guatd as straight as a ramrod stands on
either side fit The entrance Tor officers of the guard
and household and for visitors is not far of, and
there he carriage halts A card sent to Tonno
Bev master of ceremonies. brings an immediate in
vitation to walk up into the ante-room. which is on
ba loor with windoyya lOOk inc ont
the water, that comes to the very walls
MY reception was kind and my letters Of intro
ducton were at once sent in to the khedivs. 1t
happened to be busy moment. It was 3 o'clock,
and the rooms were filed with Beys, and suppose
Pachas each with his black broadclOh coat, cut
like that of All army chaplain in America his white
vest and his trousers, al ays of some light neutral
TINT and in pattern usually small check. Every
one, Of course, wore the red official fez with Its
long black tassel. As to National type, there was
great variety-the swarthy complexion OF the
mixed Italian and Egyptian, the pure Egyptian, II
such type exists with all the facial pccullariles
OF the Arab, the Copt ana the Turk. The clothes
of all were generally well made and there was
gratifying air OF cleanliness about them. All
seemed in good spirits, as If the affairs OF Egypt
did not at the moment weigh heavy on their souls.
Some discussed the Affairs of the day In fluent
Arabic, while others fed the fishes which were
sporting in the shallow water under the window
with cigar stImps.
The appearance of the room, which was of
suite not fresh and new. Tho furniture was
in it's summer dress of soiled linen The plassring
of the walls and ceiling was somewhat disicured
bv dirt as n the artist in whtewash made but H.
frequent visits. The window draperies were frayed
and faded by the sea air. The badly-ftting win
dows AMI doors and the generally disordcred state
of the woodwork showed that the times OF Mehemet
Ali and his Successors were strangely lacking In
good carpenters.
Amid this coming and going of officers. bringing
and receiving orders the afternoon
wore seepily on till 4 o'clock, when the voice
of the Imam in the court. chanting his sentences:
80 There is no God but God, and Mahomet is
Prophet" Seek Refuge IN God From the Articles
Of Satan,' with others OF like tenor, startled the
stHess in rather violent manner. It was not the
clumsy, monotonous chant of the minaret, but
long and varied song, changing from key to key,
the weird melodies with operate runs
and roulades. The voice was good one. and evil
IDENTIFY trained to the work by long course Of dis
pipllne. The eisct of the call to prayer upon the
officers and soldiers of the Khedive not serious
Business proceeds as usual Ole officer, who had
been feeling the somnolent effect of the breeze
aud summer afternoon. yawned, then got up drows-
y and retired to an inner room. wnefe he lay down
Dp sofa and went to sleep. Soon afterward was
informed that the Khedivo was ready to see me-
| was preceded by tho master of ceremonies
hrough two or more sf the suie. In the last
two. opening into the Khedives private reception
-oom were several soldiers and officers, who formed
N line rs we passed. At the door of the reception
oom was left by the master of ceremonies. 1t was
lofty roon-pcrhaps forty feet long BY twenty-five
vide richly carpoed. the walls aud ceiling freshly
,rnamented in gold In some Oriental pattern There
vas little other ornament and the furniture, which
tood demurely around the sides, had on its sum- |
ner clothing.
Us passed under the hangincs of the high door |
way saw the Khedivc sitting at the further corner
IF the room near a window that looked into the |
ourt. Ho rose at once as | entered, and made |
ipgle step toward me. | paused anG made the |
.rab salutatlon and then advanced to meet him |
Ie shook hands cordially and expressed pleasure |
Il meeting me rs an American and at once asked |
no 70 take the next seat beyond the corner so that
Turing the conversation that followed he con- |
tantly sat facing me-
Az eyery lady IN America will be interested IN |
,nowing the dress of the first gentleman III Egypt
NAV bo permitted To describe It, HIS Highness. |
who Is somewhat short and stout in person. wore |
,lack fock coat white vest and trousers of gray
sh hue. and unconmonly neat morocco shoes. HIS |
inen was spotless and his broad expanse of shirt |
ront was ornamented with three simple diamond
haped gold studs His other jewelry was not con- |
picuous His dark luxuriant hair was carefully |
rranged aud his full beard closely trimmed Al |
ogether with his rich brown complexion, his dark |
Expressive eyes. and his features, which If not of
no highest type OF beauty were not |
he seemed we'll dressed and |
handsome gentleman ono could meet on a SUM- |
ner's day. His countonance changed frequently, |
ecordng to the character of tho conversation.
lis gestures wers simple and cnergetic-a move
nent of the thumb of his right hand with the fore
myers closed and an occasional thrustiug out of |
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