Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-27

ana shlrWlsA oriHs. endeavored to 0yerawe the
disaffected ones. l have talked with MANY
English officers of the army of occupation,
and the thoughtful ones agree that the present
situation In Egypt will be altered They argue
that the English government did not under
stand the situation when an early evacuation
was promised. and that withdrawal of the
forces now would result in the loss of all the
good that had been accomplished MANY of
these of1cers say that if the other nations
would agree to the abandonment of the con-
cessions and in this way show a confidence in
Egypt as separate government the evacua-
tion "ouid follow very quickly, but that while
England has no desire TO- possess Egypt her
SELF she does not intend that any other nation
snail grasp the country. From an English
standpoint this conclusion is perfectly natural
as Egypt forming as it does one of the keys to
India, in foreign hands would place in immi-
nent danger England's possession OF the latter
country Most Englishmen are prone to claim
that Egypt Ia occupied by relocated soldiers
and black-coated diplomats on purely philan-
'hropic grounds, and that the sole edeavor and
ton of the people and advance
the bright light of civilization. In the words of
Artemus Ward, this is eternal bosh." During
her long career of colonization and occcupa-
tlon England has certainly accomplished great
things for civilization. but that such is the
fact has been merely incidental to the stead
last policy of her own ACKNOWLEDGMENT and
profit England holds Egypt because on tao
tlcal grounds the Nile is necessary to her. and
from the further reason that such possession
means pounds and shillings in the pockets of
her sons England takes three-fourths OF
Egypts exports and furnishes one-half of her
imports, and she means to hold on to the
profitable trade. 1t is extremely doubtful
whether the Abandonment of the concessions
by the powers would lead to an evacuation
Something widely different is much more likely
to happen and last winter it was rumored
among leading men in Cairo that the English
government was seriously considering an i'm
mediate annexation of Egypt. The rumor
proved unfounded as to the actual facts,
although the certainty remains, and is
freely admitted by English officials, that
disturbance or uprising of any sort in
either Egypt or India would result in the
prompt annexation OF the former.
That among large portion Of the natives
there is strong feeling in opposition to the
English occupation is certain. Riaz Pasha. the
prime minister, is firm believer in the idea
that the natives possess plenty OF ability to
run their own country without foreign dicta-
ton. and he holds, also. that If left to them
selves the Soudan would very quickly be
reclaimed from mahdiism. The general COM
plant by native leaders. when they will discuss
the matter at ALL is that they get altogether
too much advice. in comparison with the assist
ance, from England. In case England should
get into a foreign war it is certainly possible
that troubles would follow in Egypt.
EGYPr's RULER.
There is a new and comparatively unknown
element which must enter into the considera-
ton of Egyptian affairs The present khedive
is young man. too young and untried to make
IT certain what policy he will finally adopt for
himself he has sat on the throne for only
about year now and is not twenty years of age
He Is a dark, stout young man with an affable
look and the reputation of considerable shrewd-
ness. Just what the views Of this young man
are in regard to the future of his country are
known only to himself and his Immediate ad-
vlsers. 1t is surmised. however. that Abbas
while intensely loyal to his own people, is not
inclined to take any rash steps against England
HIS future may develop great things. His
education has been of the highest order lie
speaks several languages fuently having at
tended school in both Paris and Geneva and
he Is intensely popular with his people. The
hhedlve certainly has nc objection TO the En-
slish personally. as in his own household he has
surrounded himself, to q large extent with
men OF that race. His private secretary
brewster Bey. is an Englishman. who however,
has resided many years in Egypt
Many malicious stories have been published
IN this country. on the continent and in Egypt
In regard to the domestic life of the klfediye
and OF the immortality said to exist; with the ad-
ditional claim that the khediva, his mother,
encouraged the khedive in vice in order to
retain firmer grasp on the reins herself.
showed a publication of this character printed
in this city. to Brewster Bey. and he secured
permission to make a statement for American
readers. You may say" said he. that such
stories are simply lies made out of whole cloth
In all Europe you will not find household in
which the elements of morality and virtue
enter to a greater extent than in the palace
here. To any one who understands the situa-
ton this talk of dancing girls is the most alb
surd nonsense. As for the khediva. she is a
most thoroughly refined and charming woman"
MODEL FARM.
The khedive is certainly in one way showing
himself a model ruleE as he is devotng a con-
siderable portion of his time to educating his
people in improved industrial methods At
the palace. just outside Cairo on the Shubra
road, he has q model farm in which he takes
the greatest interest, and the work on which
he oversees IN person several hours each day.
The work on this farm Is not for his own bene-
tit. as every short while he has the principal
land owners from different sections down to
take a look at the workings of some new pillow
or improved method of cultivation and sends
them away to ponder. On this farm he is also
making extensive experiments on improving
the breed of native cattle, horses and chickens
The hens of Egypt have a discouraged way of
laying eggs no bigger than pigeon eggs, and
the khedive proposes to infuse little fresh
blood into the stock. A model village with
stone houses Of comfortable construction for
the use of the laborers and workingmen. is
another Of the khedves practical educators on
this farm which he believes. and with reason.
will serve as a leaveu to elevate the agricul-
tural methods throughout the country.