The Portland daily press., 1899-07-28

(London .rimes.l

NA1Vuuuu Almt0-I
After very short day IN Ads Abebs,
the capital Of Ethiopia we departed north
wards with the King OF Baromeida,
which lies near Magdala, on tho road to
the province Of Tigra Doubtless King
meneiek was anxious for peace, though
ready, II necessary. 10 uae force 10 sup
press any attempt at rsbellion en- the part
Of Ras Mangascia. 1t Is quite evident
that the King is well aware that civil war
would mean ruin to him at this critical
period Of his reign.
The King left the Gebl, by which name
his palace at tbs capital Is known. With
little ceremony. He might tavs been 60
Ing for quiet evenings ride on his mule
Instead Of being the leader Of an immense
following. His face itself displays kind
heart and constant consideration for
those below him. and the results Of his
reign. shown In the p,ass which be has
brought to his own country and to the
Others bordering upon 1t. are proofs Of his
great power Of management and orgsniza-
ton. On awakening before daybreak, in
the Kings camp, was struck by the
silenes that prevailed, but as soon as the
Kings tents were struck the thousands
Of others disappeared IN rapid succession.
On the march the King was preceded by
his drum mers and shawmsrs and his
favorits dogs, including great Dane, Q
present from the Italian Government
Behind him rode his ''Rasha-i hgfy," or
armor bearers. carrying his ri es, inclosed
In red and crimson cloth. aud his shield.
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the higher ffic;als and Immediately te-
hind these we ourselvss followed. As tbs
King had given an order that we vera 70
be allowed Breathing space. we we're able
to observe In comfort all around us as we
rode along We passed through O. country
| Of grassy valley s. bounded by equally
grassy hills, crossing frequently from or Q
valley over ri1ge into another 1hus
| the immense crowds Ct people mounted
and Gu foot. and the iunrmerable bag
| gage animals marched with n very trcad
front. not only stretching across the val.
| ley itself hut extending up the hiilsidss
| On tie top Of The hills might be seen. and
could certainly he heard, groups Of viliag-
ers, who. having stripped themselves 10
| the whist ont OF respect. called out to-
gether At the ton OF their voices: "Janhoi,
Janhoi'' 1.-THE King. the King). There
1 were others. too, who critd out In the
most determined fashion: "Abeit, ateit"
| Justice, iusticel, and tried to rush past
the ordeTliss, who were armed with shafts
of speGrs to clear the wsy. They received
torrent Of blows, but in spite II these.
| ma1e earnest endeayoTs to oatch the
Kings eye. IL they coul have done this
| they knew their cases would have teen
heard,
Once the King, changing from tie
mule he Tcde on to n beautiful gray pony.
wheeled TO fiark This was a signal for
all who coCl1 10 monnt horsei ana follow
him, and immediately we found ourselves
cantering ever an endless st.e.ch 6f excel
lent turf With crowded mass OF irrogu-
lar horsemen. Presently large body OF
them gallorei out 10 the front, while the
King checked his hofse to walk
lie was about to vary The march With an
Exhibition Of "guxs.n or sham fight on
horseback. Ihcss in@Adrance suddenly
wheeled around and gal oped at full speed
In n very fair line townra tho * iaG, sntil
they were within a very short distan G :.
Then, quickly throwing their spear shafts
pulling mp and wheeling around again.
they retired in hate, 10 lie followed i'm
meniately by "a number Il warriors from
the kings side. Some Of the riders were
as agile as cats In j mp ng from their
steeds. ssiz' ng their q IS and remaunt-
ing again. Great c1xterity. was shown
IN throwing thess weapons which, even
without spearhesd, ale capable of giving
a very nasty knock. he King himself,
though over 60 years of age, frequently
L. his party into the fray, ard proved
himself to lie no msan horsenan or spear
throWer.