The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-06

on it, are proofs of his great power Of
management and organization.
On awakening before daybreak, in the
kings camp, was struck by the silence
that prevailed, but as soon as the king
tents were struck the thousands of 9th
ers disappeared in rapid succession. On
the march the king was preceded by
his drummers and shawmers and his ia
vorite dogs, including famous Dane, a
present from the Italian government
Behind him rode his "gashajagry," OF
armor-bearers, carrying his rifles in
closed in red and crimson cloth, and his
shield. Around him rode or walked a
number of the higher officials, and i'm
mediately behind these we ourselves fol-
lowed. AS the king had given an order
that we were to be allowed breathing
space, we were able to observe in COM
fort all around US as we rode along. We
passed through country of grassy val
leys bounded by equally grassy hills,
crossing frequently from one valley over
a ridge into another. Thus the immense
crowds of people mounted on foot, and
the nnumerable baggage animals
marched with very broad front, not on
ly stretched across the valley itself, but
even extending up the hillsides. On the
top Of the hills might be seen and
could certainly be heard knots Of viii
layers, who, having stripped themselves
to the waist out of respect, called out
together at the top of their voices,
"Janhoi, Janhoi," (the king, the king
There were others. too, who cried out in
the most determined fashion, albeit,
albeit" (Justice, Justice, and tried to
rush past the orderlies, who were arm
ed with shafts of spears to clear the
way. They received a torrent of blows,
but, in spite of these made earnest en-
beavers to catch the kings eye If they
could have done this they knew their
case would have been heard
Once the king, changing from the
mule he rode on to beautiful gray
pony, wheeled to a flank. This was sig
nal for all who could to mount horses
and follow him, and Immediately we
found ourselves cantering over an end
less stretch of excellent turf with a
crowded mass of irregular horsemen.
Presently a large body OF them gallop-
ed out to the front, while the king
checked his horse to walk He was
about to vary the march with an ex-
hibition Of ''guks," or, sham fight on
/ horseback. Those in advance suddenly
wheeled round and galloped at full
speed in a very fair line toward the
king till they were within very short
distance. Then, quickly throwing their
spear shafts. pulling up, and, wheeling
round again, they retired in haste, to be
followed Immediately by number Of
warriors from the kings side. Some Of
the riders were as agile as cats in jump
ing from their steeds, Selling their salts
and remounting again. Great dexterity
was shown in throwing these weapons,
which, even without shearhead, are
capable of giving nasty knock. The
king himself though over fifty years of
age, frequently led his party into the
fray, and proved himself to be no mean
horseman or spear thrower.
In this way we fought our way to a
new camping ground, and while the
kings tents were being pitched we sat
with him on the summit of hill from
which we could watch the masses flow
ing into camp The most noticeable feat
ure was the arrival of Queen Tatou,
who, seated on a dark-brown mule, was
protected by an extraordinary large red
umbrella, While great number of her
lady attendants made a gay scene with
their differently and brightly scolored
sunshades. In front of her We're num-
Der of musicians piping on reed instru-
ments. These were preceded by a for
midable guard of horse soldiers. and a
body Of equal number brought up the
rear. AS the party passed close by we
showed our respect for the empress, not
by following the example of the villag-
ers in stripping ourselves to the waist,
but by saluting.
The pitching Of the kings tents indi-
Gated how the other tents were to be
placed and the direction in which the
door of Menelek's tent faced gave the
direction for the march on the morrow.
So complete were the camping arrange
ments that, although there must have
been over $4,000 souls and 10000 mules,
ponies and donkeys, every one knew his
own business, and the entire camp was
pitched without the slightest noise or
confusion. A march of twelve miles had
been accomplished in four hours, and in
another hour thousands of tents were
up. There were no orderlies and trump
eters or D. A. A. G.'s or D. A. G. M.
rs. This wonderful management seems
to show that In one respect, at any rate,
we have something to learn from the
Abyssinians.
On Sunday morning the king sent us
an invitation to breakfast. On Thurs
days and Sundays he generally eats in
public. AS we approached the appointed
place we were received by NJ Ilg, Con-
SELLER d'Etat, and then passed under an
awning into magnificent circular tent.
EIere was our hospitable host, the king,
seated on cushioned dais.
Placed in front of him was large
round basket, hidden by gay decoration, |
and on this was piled up an astounding
heap Of 'injerra,'' chin breads.) From
one of these the king now and then |
broke off little pieces to eat, as he made |
everyday remarks to his courtiers. In
front of this basket was line of small |
ar ones covered with cloth, so as to form |
4 kind of low table, on which were plac- |
ed injerras and round dishes of various |
spices. On either side there squatted I
upon the ground governors of provinces, |
field marshals, and such like dignitar- !
les, while around the king and about |
he tents stood number of other nota-