Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-08

invaders of Egypt have followed. 1t re-
called the clauses OF the Franco-Angio con-
II discovered In the effort to awaken Mus
sulman fanaticfsm to the eftst OF the Medi-
tsrranean basis the hand which had ex-
cited the same passions ON the western
shores 1t OWNED the action at Constantt-
nople as a foreign influence, and the dipio-
matte revelations have sing,aiarIy confirmed
these suspicious. The birth and the aggra-
walton OF the Anglo Turk Incident comedies
with the reunion and the debates OF the
conference OF Algeciras. Monktaf Pacha-
the Ottoman commissioner In Cairo. made
long stay at Berlin 1.-TWO years ago). and
he brought back with him German SYM
pathies. which are no secret for any one.
The 4th OF May the liberal National Eel
tung and the conservative Kreux Zeifung
threw oil with care on the IRE. The polite
protestations OF the German embassy at
Constantinople cannot prevail against all
these happenings. new effort was made
to test the solidity OF the Franco-Anglo
entente II was necessary to cause It to
fail II possible
The Arab revolt. II 1t has not jet become
general. exists nevertheless in the PENN
sula and great plains which
The Sultans separate Syria from Meso-
Scheme, potamia. In q recent book
by II. lung, entitled THE
Powers In the Face OF the Arab Revolt:
the Crisis In the Mussulman World Tomor-
row." the author says that In the Yemen
Marshal Feizi Pasha was unable to reduce
the rebels and lost In one year moro than
5000 men: in the Hedjas the tribes recog-
nt1e. no power; In Central Arabia the Emir
OF Needed. Ibn Esseoud had driven away
the emir's allies of the Turks and had
beaten In 1904 Feizi Pasha In the plains or
Mesopotamia; in Syria, in Palestine and
In Mesopotamia the tribes had refused to
pay: in Mesopotamia. the Mouteacks,
pouarfitl a n a rp1a ypo orr 10 00O atrOnR
well armed. attack at this moment the
Turkish garrisons. Finally, detail very
important, the soldiers Of the army corps
OF Damascus and Bagdad refused to march
against their brother Arabs.
I'm the face of SO critical situation
prompt decision was necessary. The sultan
could recruit all his forces and attempt to
strangle the revolt In blood. This very
hazardous project might .precipitate the
dislocation Of the empire. Abdul Hamid
adopted the policy OF q national and relig-
ious war. which would group around him
all the dissidents. and a war between
European nations, which would deliver him
from his indirect enemies. Thus have
been created the Incidents of the Egyptian
and Persian frontiers"
England. according to the conclusions of
the sultan, would be powerless to move.
Russia, in bad state at home and In con-
sequence of her disasters in the far east.
would hesitate to go to the succor OF Persia,
fearing war with Germany. Mussulman
revolts in the Caucasus and Turkestan
would be sufficient to bar her action. Vic
tor In Egypt and Persia. Abdul Ham,
would regain his prestige SO shaken and
would then avoid all interior danger
The sultan counted. and still counts,
Germany. which, prof1ting by the embar-
easements OF the nations cited, continues
its progress in Asia Minor. 1t multiplies
its branches Of the BanQue q Orient, the
number of its schools with German instruc-
tors, angments its merchant marine In the
Levant, obtains new and important conces-
sions OF lands, mines and railroads and col
onizes all the country. Germany creates, In
any case situation from which II will be
difficult to dislodge her. As for interfering
between Turkey and the powers, 1t is quite
certain Germany will not do that, but will
profit by the apparent protection afforded
and trust to hazard to accomplish the rest.
hazard for a fact being immense factor
In the oftentimes stupid affairs of nations
as well as those of individuals. Meanwhile
the Emperor OF Germany affects to play the
role Of protector OF all the Mussulmans of
the world, and this fact disquiets the soul
OF Lord Cromer and particularly that of Sir
Edward Grey.
II the panislamic dream of Abdul Hamid
should be reanzed-and who will say
that 1t may not be?-
Erect on 1t would render American
United States commerce tributary to
the Turk and his ally in
the Mediterranean. Red and Indian SEAS
1t is only a hundred years ago that the
United States suffered from the exactions
and depredations of the corsairs of the
Mediterranean and whilst there Is no rea-
son to think that the barbarities OF those
days would be practiced by the victors now.
the mere thought Of surrendering the glory
and honor Of the nation is intolerable. In
time OF peace. therefore. 1t Is well to pre-
pare for any emergency. however remote
he INIT 2fo fna " at
relations in the countries OF the Medi-
terranean and greater development depends
upon the energy and intelligence mani
tested Great Britain, Italy and France
stations In the Red sea, and because of the
necessity for American ships to pass the
Sues canal, 1t IL desirable for the United
States to acquire station for its military
and merchant marine.
Commerce in the Red sea was important
In ancient times. In 1904 B. e. Sesostri
the great Rameses II. caused to be erected
at Okelis. the ruins of which are at Cheik
Said. a column with hieroglyphic inscrip-
tons in memory OF the passage OF his
Egyptian fleet
mirable seaport with abundance OF fresh
water. aside from it's heights. which con-
stttute natural defenses All caravans from
Moka to Alden pass Cheik Said all the
there. This territory, which consists of an
arc of circle of AZ kilometers, was duly
acquired by purchase by the French gov
eminent In 1868, and although unoccupied
since the Franco-Prussan war In 1S70-11,
the French government has never ceased
to maintain its claim of ownership, al
though 1t has permitted its nominal occu-
patton by the Turks. The position of Cheik
Said was reported by Prof Sapeto in a
volume entitled "Assab ct ser Critiques." as
follows: 1.-THE position OF Cheik Said, as
strategical point, naval station and coal
depot, is the best In all the Red sea. 1t 10
a n aYceilenf military situation and would
be inaccessible If the volcanic mountain of
Mendeb, which forms its central point. were
fortified. Moreover, Cheik Said could on
made health station not only for the sick
coming from the occident but for those of
the United States territories In the Philip
pines requiring radical change OF air
from the moisture of the Philippines to the
dry climate OF the Yemen. The proximity
of Moka and the once famous coffee plan
tations. with vast possibilities in cotton.