The critic., 1891-02-27
rwo APPOINTMENTS.

Two of the appointments made by the
President yesterday are Of special inter
est TO Washington. Those of Hon. JONI
A. ANDERSON to Egypt and Mr.. TRuxruN
BsALg to Persia. Mr.. ANDERSON is well
and favorably known to our people as a
member of Congress of twelve years stand
ing and of most excellent repute. Mr.
BKALr is n Washingtonian by birth, his
father, General T.. +. BEALE, having been
leading citizen for very many years.
Mr.. ANDERSON goes TO Egypt. From
Kansas 10 the pyramids will be transi-
fiun Of some violence. From COM
munity of which JERRY SIMrsoN and Mrs.
LEASE are conspicuous types, to a COM
munity in which the suave Arab and the
silent Turk prevail, is very long step,
indeed. 1t is a step, however, which Mr..
ANprRsoN will probably take with alacrity
and gratitude. There is much in Egypt
that will interest Mr.. ANDERSON. There is
much, also, that will delight him. No
doubt lie will take stroll among the
pyramids, peruse the Sphinx and make
the acquaintance of the great Egyptian
flea. He will admire the pyramids and
tbe Sphinx, but the Egyptian flea will
perhaps occupy the largest share of his
attention. Mr.. ANDERSON will return from
Egypt with his present views AS to rail-
roads somewhat modified. Dwelling for
aterm Of years in country where the
railroad lobby has no place, and where
railroads are too scarce to be offensive, he
will jnsensibly imbibe more lenient, il
not an actually aflcctionate, sentiment
toward them. A few trips into the interior
On the back of full-blooded African
iackass, will convince Mr.. ANDERSON that
railroads are desirable in practice, what
ever they may be in legislation. 1t is
more than probable that Mr.. ANDERSON
will learn TO ride the camel. He may
know how already, but we understand
the contrary. The spectacle of Mr..
ANDERSON astride of a plunging camel,
with his silk hat pulled well down and a
stiff breeze from the Soudan playing
with the tails of his Prince Albert coat,
ought TO furnish food for thought to the
natives.
Testing aside, the country will be well
andcreditably represented abroad by JoHN
a. ANDERSON. Apart from the experience
acquired by his long public service he is
genial, considerate aud honorable gem
tieman. The American traveller in Egypt
who encounters him will be reminded OF
everything that is best and most attractive
in the national character, and he will
meet, beside, a kindly, helpful and gen
vine friend. Hundreds here at Washing
ton will say goodbye to Mr.. Anderson
with n keen and personal regret. Al
will wish him Godspeed, pleasant so
journ and safe and speedy homecoming
or Mr.. TRuxTuN BEALE it can be said
that he is q young man of the very
brightest promise who, If training ant
environment go for anything, may safel,
he relied upon TO represent his countr,
abroad with dignity and ability. He ha
been carefully and elegantly educated
has travelled much and read more, an,
lie inherits f:om his distinguishe,
father courage, integrity and patriot
purpose. He is quite young an(
has rendered no public service upon whicl
10 predicate forecast, but those wh'
know him well, and are familiar with tn
traditions which must needs influence
sun Of EDWARD Il. BEALE, harbor no fea
that he will prove unequal to this or an.
other responsibility that he may assume
The President has made no mistake il
either Mr.. ANDERSON or Mr.. BEALE.