Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-11-13

when the sultan proceeds in Eoreeous state
to the mosque to pray, on Friday. On
poslte the mosque to which his majesty re-
pairs Is a kiosk reserved for visitors
Through the kindness Of the pasha we
we're invited to lake places here where we
obtained splendid view. One bv one
the different battalions of troops began to
arrive, with bands playing and colors
lying, to take up their position along the
way leading from the palace to the mosque
all the approaches to which were lined
with troops. The open space in front of
the mosque was filled with the pashas.
and near the entrance stood the ministers
OF state, all In full uniform. Closed car
rlages harrlved containing the sultan's
mother. his wives, and some of the ladies
OF the harem, these were stationed near
the door by which his majesty enters.
The Merezzln from the mineret chants the
call to prayer as the sultan issuse from the
palace. The various military bands be-
gan playing the Hamidu march. and the
arrival of his imperial majesty was herald
ed by the blast of a thousand bugles. The
sultan arrived In an open carriage. in
black and gold, drawn by Arabian horses
of the purest blood. The imperial car
rage was surrounded by brilliant cortepa
consisting of the functionaries of the court
and his majesty was loudly and enthusias
tlcally cheered by the troops and the peo-
pie with the Turkish salute, ''Padishakin
takokyasha. ' Following this retinue were
the many favorite saddle horses of the
sultan which ale are never mounted by
any one but himself. Beautiful Arabian
mares, richly caparisoned in gold trap
pings, each led by groom in gorgeous
Arabian costume bespanged in GOLD and
silver. During the ceremony in the mos
que coffee, tea,
SWEETMEATS, AND CIGARETTES
were offered us served in most magnif-
cent service of pure gold set with diamonds.
After divine service the sultan reviewed
the troops from one of the windows of the
mosque. The bearing of the men was ex-
celleEt, giving the greatest evidence of the
wonderful military aptness for which the
Turks are known, aud of the most able
training. At the issue of the military
parade the sultan entered alone a small
open carriage and drove himself to the
palace. The scene, ali of the most gor-
geous oriental splendor, was very impress
I've. Above all one remains awe-struck at
the presence of one man In whose hands
lay the destiny of a whole nation. His
majesty, who, with absolute power, great
prudence and judgment, bears the weight
and care of the whole empire, clearly
shows by his every expression his earnest
desire Tor the peace and welfare of his
beloved people. The ceremony endeo, we
called on his excelency, Marroyene Pasha,
physician in-chief to the sultan, who oc-
cupled a fine residence near the palace.
The pasha gave us a warm welcome.
cOnversing freely with us in the best of
English, and pressed us to remain to
lunch, during which he entertained us by
interesting accounts of his magnaninlous
sovereign. speaking of his great goodness
and CHARITY, and, mentioned particularly
the wonderful interest he takes in every
detail relating to his duties as a sovereign
and protector of the people. Not case
OF poverty and misery is brought before
the sultan but it receives Immediate and
sufficient aid from his own private purse.
Marroyene Pasha also pointed out how the
Turkish government resembles that of the
United States from the point that a poor
man stands equal chances with the rich
one. 1t is merit wins here. He further
expressed the great sympathy which his
majesty the sultan bears toward our in
situations and the American people Mar
rOyene Pasha, who is a member of the
New York Medical Academy, is an author
of great merit, having published many
scientific and descriptive works, some
copies of which he presented US on our
departure. Although advanced in years,
he IS an active and hard worker His
weekly lectures In the hospital are largely
attended. These are for the purpose Of
encouraging the young doctors and stu
dents to advance IN their work He has
founded journal published in French and
Turkish entitled the Gazette DIES Hospit-
aux, the doctors of the empire gaining
thereby great profit. He also caused
scientific mission to be sent to the interior
of the empire for studying the treatment
employed by the Bedoins, the result of
which was universal benefit to the medi-
cal world. In consequence of his fruitful
labors Marroyene Pasha will occupy many a
page In the history of the glorious reign of
the present sultan. With such brilliant
commencement one visit to this most in
terestlng city promises much. On Satur-
day we took turn in the great bazaar and
afterward called at our legation, also at
the consulate, but found to our regret that
the Minister Hiesch and Mr.. Sweeney. the
consul general, were both away on leave of
absence making a European tour During
the absense OF the minister, the affairs Of
the Legislation are in the hands of Mr.. Mac
Mutt, the first secretary whose duties
obllge him to assume the post of charge d
Affairs. He received US cordially, kindly
offering to extend any courtesy in his
power. We understand our present consul
general who has resided here about year
has become exceedingly popular among
the American colony, as well as in diplo-
matte circles. In the absence of Mr.
Sweeney the consulate is conduced by Mr..
Azarirn, Alice consul, whose manner in
proceeding with the affairs fully justifes
the wisdom of those who appointed him
to this Office. The minister and other
members of the legation arrived too re-
Gently To have yet formed extensive ac-
quaintance. e. A. CARY
DIR. HAMS TESTIMONY.