The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-06

claimed under II by Consul Lewis were 10 be
paid On the 18TH Just as Il the decision had been
In his favor Taken altogether the arrange
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summoning the Enterprise to Taneier 40 II to
lombard the place, the impression q created
that our representative is . very energetic per
son. who not only likes to have his way, but to
have it in hurry.
Although the Sultan is a dsspot, and his en-
pire one OF the most striking of the relics Of bar
oarism left within hours journey from
Europe, yet 1t Is q mistake to suppose that he 10
acting 10 this matter from mere Whim, or IL
incapable OF presenting any sort of argument
for his course. He holds that our representa-
lives are doing him wrong by interfering with
bis mild, paternal sway over his subjects The
wnoie question at issue, of course, 10 the tight
OF protection claimed By Christian countries that
nave oipiomeuc or consular representative and
citizens resident In Morocco The tyrannous
treatment OF the natives by the government has
led these countries TO insist that certain persons
with whom they have dealings in trade for
In order that they may escape the plundering,
hoRgine and Imprisonment to which they might
Otherwise be liable. But Morocco seems to be-
live that the whole right of protection is shortly
% DO abandoned Voluntarily by the powers.
Commander McCalla, of the Enterprise who
waa sent with his vessel to Tangier 1t the re-
quest OF Consul Lewis. reported to Secretary
Whitney that this belief was perhaps In great
part the cause OF the Sultans present epdeavor
to anticipate the abolition Of tho protection in
the cases complained Of BY Consul Lewis
Besides, Morocco specifically claims shat, un-
der tho agreements. Americans. unless actual
residents OF Morocco. cannot lawfully appoint
natiNs brokers or ssmsars, and that our country
men violate this provision She also holds that
although Consul Lewis has been exceedingly
moderate in his use Of projections. issuing less
than one.twelfth ~ many - his predecessor yet
that even he has issued Ave times a. many as
article XVI, OF the convention of 1850 permits
The Moorish gosernment also holds that il has
right to examine the character of the persons
chosen for protection, and TO approve or disap-
prove the choice. since otherwise Grimm ais
might evade punishment by making it for the
interest OF foreigners to protect them.
dulged in for purposes of delay. Still, it requires
reply; and even Commander McCalla reports to
Secretary Whitney that the right of protection
has been grossly abused in the past Under
these circumstances, IL is perhaps not asfonish-
ingthat the Sultan declines the terms on which
Mr. Lewis wishes arbitration to be conducted.
For she two proteeea one Of whom was impris-
oDed at Rabat. while the other, on escaping. had
his family whipped in the streets. and his farm
plundsrsd, Mr. Lewis asks large damages-S5 900
for the latter and for the former 81 600. besides
$25 day for each day of imprisonment Con-
sul Lewis also requires salute Of twsnty-one
gy to him by the Pasha Of AlRiers. to be after
ward rubbed In By the PashAs writing to all the
other foreign representatives telling them of his
apology. Altogether these terms apparently
caused the Sultan, at the last moment. to throw
them over, lest decision against him by the tri-
bunal should enforce them all Now the puzzle
Is. what to do nsxt