Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-14
At THE YiLDIZ KIOSK.
Where the Sultan Of Turkey Has His Per.
manent Residence.
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Whore the Sultan OF Turkey Has His Per.
manent Residence.
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There are probably few more charming
spots in the world than the ous which the
reigniny sultan Of Turkey has chosen for
the site OF his permanent residence. As
soon as Abdul Hamid succeeded his brother
he determined TO turn his back once and for
all on the melancholy mngnifcence Of Dolma
Baghche, and build him house after his
own heart ON the picturesque heights OF
Yildix From the upper windows, or, bet
ter still from the terrace roof Of his dwell
ing, the sultan can case at his pleasure on
the snow-covered crest Of Mount Olympus,
the bright blue waters Of the BosphoruS,
the hazy outline Of Prinkipo and her sister
Islands on the coast OF Asia, and on the
domes and minarsts Of Stamboul. while
through the rich foliage of his park he may
catch occasional glimp5es OF the sver-busy
Golden Horn, and the villas and streets OF
Pera
The palace itself with its numerous out
camp, covers the summit Of the
Yildiz hill, and tho grounds and gar
dens which surrounded it Slope gently
A lofty wall irc,oses both palace and park,
and the painful glare Of the whitewashet
brick is already in many places agreeably
relieved by the presence OF iuxurans
growth Of ivy and crsepers. while the tops
Of the dat, palms and towering trees wave
over it in the refreshing breezs. Above 1t
rises the cream-colored facade Of the upper
story of the palace itself, with its broad,
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mes. After leaving the landing place at the
arsenal you pass the deserted courts OF
Dolma Bayhche. and the prison palace OF
the ex-Sultan Mural, and then turn alb
ruptly up the face OF the hill.
From this point the road winds first to the
right and then to the left till you arrive
somewhat unexpectedly before the great
gate Of curiously- wrought iron-work,
through which you peep at pleasant pic
ture OF marble fountains and bright flowers
and foliage beyond. The ad joining guard
house is full of soldiers; officers and aide-ds'
camps in brilliant uniforms are walking q
and fro; q military band is playing STIR
ring Turkish air, and all seems neatness and
animation There is no sign Of the tradi'
tional decay Of the Turkish empire here.
The artillery which is popularity supposed to
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is, together with the bomb-proof carriage in
which the sultan is said TO take bis daily
drive, the happy creation OF some news
paper correspondent in search OF the SEN
sational
At the order of the courteous chamberlain
who ] ,ceives you a wicket-gaue opens and
you are led across the paved court OF
dazzling whitness which faces tbs entrance
Of the palace. In all probability you viii
meet some stately peacocks, or maybe
flock of pigeons, before you reach your des-
tination. A great glass door admits the
visitor to the spacious hall, which Is. per
haps, the most striking feature in the
whole Hing. White marble pillars OF
exquisite workmanship support the guided
roof: lofty mirrors in gilt frames AMI
brackets. inlaid with mother-of pearl
adorn the walls: while the sumptuou-
divans. covered with the richest and gayest
products o. the looms of Broussa, invite YOU
to share the dolce far niente OF easter
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