The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-05
IrMBER GREAT MEN FROM MOROCCO.
Hassnn ben All aud HIS Associate Acrobnts
Cali ON the Prcsideut.

Hnssnn hen All aud HIS Associate hcrobnts
Call ON the Prerideat.
WASHINGTON. Juno 4-The Worlds Fair
Commissioner from his Most Exalted Majesty
the Sultan OF Morocco is making I'm athletic
tour of tho United states. 1t isn't precisely in
accord with American ideas OF dignity to SEQ
this gentleman turning somcrsauts around
the ring OF circus. even IL tho circus is that
of the late great and only Barnum: but the
Moorish idea OF acrobatic attachments Is de-
cidedy different IRON ours.
In the estimation Of the subjects OF tho ruler
OF Morocco n man who isn't able to perform
marvellous feats of strength and turn and
twist himself all but inside out has no claim
on fame. Hassan Ben Ali the Commissioner.
is at the head Of a troupe of nine OF his coun-
trymen. every one OF whom holds Il place OF
importance under tho home Government. Just
what functions each of them performs isn't
explained. One OF them is q bowling dervish.
He doesn't howl for the circus audiences. how
ever. and. II he did. it is said that nothing
could prevent II panic and keep tho spectators
under the canvas. Another is an experienced
guard Of tho harem n slave loaned for this
American tour as valet to Hassan Ben All.
They are pretty fair looking mon as men OF
their complexion CO. They are all knit like
Jerseys. with Just flesh enough to cover their
muscles and bones. Their eyes are clear and
principally defiant but thoir browning glory in
personal appearance is wads ofknottcd. crink
ly har like pads behind thoir ears and on top
OF their brains that must serve as wadding
while they perform some Of their queer con-
These Moors think they are doing this coun-
try biE favor in showing or their skill. and
had appointed Commission OF Government
officials like the sunerintendent ofthe Census.
other men Of like official standing. and they
went about Morocco or some other equally
respectable country showing the natives how
to waltz or swing on a trapeze, they would
think they were doing the Inhabitants OF
Morocco great favor. too. and that is tho way
They don't for an instant think acrobats In
this this country are anything but babies indeed,
contempt. and think there is nothing like
their own performances The fact is, however.
theg do some very wGnderfu things The ton
red stockings when they don't wear, white.
and white blouses with skirts like RUSSIAN
blouses. while each man has as many Turkey
and Back as the law and the Prophet allow SoAS'
The Commits ioner Is the gaudiest OF the
mEJ has ooRs GW less sts than ns
around n the air with his arms and legs dis:
round. catches another somersault some
ships and lands at the other side Of 'f the r r
can't do that i, you try Sort Of expression.
world, on his face. His rod Stockings are al,
most black and can't be told from feet. and he
missioner from the Sultan Of Morocco.
The impressiveness OF these Moors could
spring il each dusky gentleman was a master
room II BussEinsha% fslass; When Hassa@a
somethi ing great. He is, the Grand Mogul in
they look at the spectators as il they expected
o perfect Juror. The star next in esteem is
pese his head an9
while the Commissioner winds himself about |
the torso OF the centrepiece.
muscle below the knees with the single excep- |
Size. with splendid short muscular ncck e. and
IL the Sultan OF Morocco has many more such |
accomphshed ana i;1.t agile gentlemen he must DO |
special delight
The bowling dervish doesn't like to howl for
done before n select audience and he has only
given vent to his professional walls on two
. violation Of some vows or rules. but twice he
has has consented snas to On both occasions
Escape with exped desire that has so only i
grown roy, as the bowling became enthusiastic.
Those athletes wanted to call on the PreSt-
oner n The s Of
his sultanic Majesty. They took possession
he %hte House. There was M look Of i awe ON ~,
the faces Of the entire crowd. The President
other professionals. but this is the oldest lot
that ever invaded the upper regions. The
Commissioner and his nine attaches ,draped
themsslXss over the leather of the hall
The ' Presidents doorfeeper ~ is '"e Very Vsry
courteous individual. and he doesn't
believe in tho Presidents callers sit
ting on the floor cross: Legged He offered
chair after chair. and had Just arrived at the
that that was the most particular
customer he had ever met when the interpreter
gave him to understand that slaves don't sit
on chairs; The floor Is plenty good enough
Tor them IN Morocco and also in the United
dent found him on his knees with his black
head touching the White House carpet Pres
entations Of foreigners at the. Ex"cu-
gS thaso oors are 70 tbn 6
had met the man who controlled the
The entire country. They salaamed. and when
they found they had a chance actually to
The President eschewed the pump handle
style for once md gave them real American
band clasps. The slave got an order as they
presence, Of Mr.. Harrison. Although tn"
President is continually receiving officials
from foreign and even semi civilized com
tries. he rarely has met deputation 80 unique.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE GIZZ iRD.
II Explains the Dire stiye Ability Of the Or.