New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

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Then the father, the bridegroom, and the Fall take
hands under spread out Goth, the cath formula and
short prayer are said. and all Is over.
Dr. Junker's relations with Emin were most
intimate during his GIst and second sojourns in
the Equatorial Provinces. lie witnessed various
acts of what he describes the wearisome
serio.comedy Of an insurgcnt war; and had the
best possible opportunities for critical study of
the Governors part in the play Such CON-
ments as he makes are kindly expressed and
sympa thetic, for he had genuine friendship for
the man: but evidence is not lacking III these
pages % support Mr.. Stanlcy's sharper structures
upon Emns career in the Soudan. Inc uov-
ernor is portrayed as crcdulous schooimaster
and visionary refQrmer, rather than natural
ruler Of men. The following passage indicates
the manner and bearings of DR.. Junllcrs good
na,ured but effective criticism Of Emin:
The whole OF this time, from first to last Emin
Boy never left Lado. Barring the weight OF anxiety
which had to be endured there being no longer nope
that energetic action could turn the tide Of events,
continued his meteorological observations. and entered
them early every morning into his i Journal IN me
pay for the archaeological collections. Arab named
tinsm Allah who himself no hunter but often
early In the morning TO receive EHlh i,cys
orders for hunting expedition. and sometimes
paese weeks himself In distant regions with the OBJ
jec OF collecting. on account OF his short sight,
Emin Boy himself had entirely 10 fOrcgo hunting and
all occupations which necessitate seeing at distance
midday Gasm Allah returned with the captured birds
hanging from stick; Emin then took exact measure,
Grab G@d Tm away and ssyng
labelling. and pao king done By Emn Bey alone
The divnn sittlngs were held morning ana after
p% "a master %n of Arabic and Both written and
spoken Emln Icy conscienously read through STyery
manuscript and stamped each with his seal. These
duties did not MI up the dvan hours, and there wrls
often time for private work. His enthusiasm Tor
natural history helped Emin hours OF solitude
and The most unselhsh OF men, he conferred
many benefits on those about hitl md gave gladly OF
his own possessions: but he reluctantly accepted the
presents and attentions from sub9rilnates, such rs
form Of objects for the 'o!eetlon' IS IN me case
OF Gordon and GcSsl Pasha the ends he had III view
were n'blc, and his most earnest Wish was ne
with him also results fell short Of expectations.
Despite tn" best Intentions many OF his design re-
often all too hopefully taken for permanent
result. From this alone It may easily be understood
that inaccurate reports ABOUT thc situation IN the
province spread abroad and improvements only
in their first stage were represented ns already
cncctcd-lmprovcments which really mere essays
having no sold result For instance, tho cultivation
Of indigo and coffee, etc. the construction Of better
and moro lasting roads. communication by means Of
camcls and transport service BIZ oxen-all those
treated Of In the reports. but never got further than
the projection the most modest beginnings.
The author has no complaint TO make OF Emin,
but it is hardly possible for any one TO read the
record Of his residence at Lado and Wadcla, and
especially Of his pro.ractcd stay az Annnas With
out having feeling that the weary traveller
was a victim of the Governors habits Of vaca-
ton and procrastination. Mr.. Stanlcy's estimate
Of Emin, while somewhat harsh in form Of express
sion. was fairly accurate. DIR. Junkcr himself be-
ing an unconscious witness.