New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-25

ure, man OF the world in the hest sense Of the
term, the present Minister TO Turkey is credited
with being one OF the most popular diplomatists
ever sent to the Orient.
After several unhappy experiments. the Turk
ish Government, It seems has at last found ex-
actly the right person to represent It in Wash
ington. His sometime predecessor. Mavroyeni
Bey, was persona grata to this Government ac-
ceptabie to his own. and a popular member of
the exclusive circle to which members Of the
Diplomatic Corps belong. His successor, who
succeeded him in nothing save his title was so
entirely lacking in tact and diplomacy, and did
so many stupid things in the first few months
Of his stay here that his Government sum
marily recalled him. For some time after
Mustapha Bey's recall the Turkish Legation
was in the hands OF Charges d'Afaires Of vary
ing ability and usefulness. the last of whom
surrendered it two years ago TO the present
Minister, Ali Ferrouh Bey, who has just re-
turned from long vacation home
While at home the Minister was taken so i'll
that for some time it was feared he would be
unable 10 return to his post at this capital but
the Sultan, who looks upon this accomplished
diplomat with especial favor and is frankly
pleased with his success here insisted that no
one should be named in his place, and upon his
recovery accorded him the unusual privilege OF
bringing his wife with him 10 the United States.
It is the first time that q Mahometan diplomat
has been accompanied by his wife, although
several Turkish representatives confessing the
Greek faith have brought their wives with them,
and society is wondering just how the customs
governing Turkish household will be main
tanned, since, IL is said, permission given
Nine. Ali Ferrouh 10 come TO Washington only
on condition that she observe the same habits
OF life though she were living in Constan-
tinople.
Traditions and customs are so radically differ
ent in THIS part Of the world that it is almost
impossible 10 hedge in the Oriental women as
is customary in their homes. After a few years
trial both the Chinese and COrean Ministers
abandoned the idea, and their wives go about
freely and unrestrictedIy their American
sisters. Just how the experiment Will come out
at the Turkish Legation remains 10 be seen.
The Minister and his family are at present
quartered in a small but pleasant house in @
st, with only one front entrance, which has
been the home Of the Legation for the last two
years This residence. while admirably suited
70 the needs Of the Minister when ne lived here
alone is entirely inadequate for his present re-
Quirements and he VIII abandon IL as soon as
he finds larger dwelling where II will be pos
sble 10 arrange private entrance and quarters
separate from the main part OF the house for his
wife his sister, who accompanies him. and their
maids Both Nine. Ali Ferrouh and her sister
in-aw. II is given out, propose 70 accept invita-
tons to all entertainments where women only
are present. and viii receive, when they are
quite settled all those women who desire TO call
upon them.
A few weeks ago the maid Of Mrs. Alexander,
wife Of the Representative from Buffalo,