The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-05-13
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trrr,cs 'htt the Porte has agreed to evao,Is
go rHnh and an other places In Egyptian
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.pr1.nrcd that the Porte'a reply agreeing
IN tho british demands was handed 20 the
Er,i., Ambassador there Friday night.
t0dr'a late=, attitude renders still more
rvsterious his gratuitoua ectlen In raising
the whole Egyptian question at such an
noprortuno time. Speculatious on the
subject in diplomatic circles take a wide
range.
One is that he expected strong 0erpan
support. which az q when there
va. little to fear from Russian aggression
might .enable him 20 gain important adj
vantages. The Sultan argued, those who hold
this idea say, that as the Anglo-French
agreement in regard 10 Morocco had been
attacked with some success II would now he
q favorable opportunity to upset the pro-
vision Of the same document designed to
regilarize the British occupation OF Egypt.
lfthat was his idea he made a bad blunder.
Not even the pusillanimous Liberal Govern
ment OF this country would think for a
moment Of relinauishing In the slightest
degree the British hold on Egypt. and the
decisive action taken last week was inev-
table the moment Turkish obstinacy be-
ame serious.
Moreover, Germany would oppose in the
strongest manner the bringing Of the dis
pute to a decision at arms. Such a strug-
gle would result either in Turkey being
crushed or raised into a great Power, and
either vent would be abhorrent to German
interests and the future plans Of Germany.
Germany's sole effort for the moment Is to
preserve the status quo in the Near East.
On the other hand, 1t is suggested that
Great Britain herself secretly melted the
Turks to make a false move at Ia BAH.
England's position in Egypt Is not mechan-
ically altered by her agreement with France
on the subject. She Ia still without legal
title to the country, and her only excuse
for remaining there is that her administra-
ton is far better for Egypt than would be
that Of its titular sovereign, the Sultan OF
Turkey.
The present controversy may easily
develop an opportunity for Great Britain
to regularize her status there. The de-
limitation Of the frontier will be with Eng
lish. not Egyptian officials Moreover,
Great Britain will probably insist upon the
removal of the last vestige Of the Sultan's
authority there in the person Of the Turkish
High Commissioners at Cairo. '
Its probable also that the British Govern
nnent will take prompt measures to counter
act the general Mohammedan danger both
In Egypt and India. Two methods are sug-
gested, One is hat Great Britain announce
to the Moslem world that the protection OF
holy places, such as Mecca, and freedom Of
access shall be made a paramount British
interest, The second is that the Sultan's
claim to the caliphate, which is disputed in
certain sections Of Islam, should be sub
mitted to independent representatives OF
The Mohanmedan faith. In any event,
every effort will be made to assure the
Moslems that the British empire is the
TREND and protector of their faith.
CoNsrANTINoPLs, May 12.-The Porte
to-day signihed it's acceptance Of Great
Britain's demand for the evacuation Of
Egyptian territory by Turkey. Some CON-
ditions are named by the Porte which, have
not yet received British approval.
After last evenings meeting Of the Council
Of State, the Grand Vizier paid another
visit to Sir Nicholas 0'Conor, the British
Ambassador, with fresh proposals, which
were virtually a repetition Of those made
by Tewnk Pasha, the Turkish Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, yesterday. They met
with the same response, that nothing but
unconditional acceptance Of Great Britain's
demands would suffice,
Mr.. Ryan, the British Vioe-Consul here,
las gone to the Pireus to place his services
at the disposal of the Admiral in command
OF the British feet It is inferred from this
mat the occupation of some Turkish port
is contemplated in case the Sultan does not
yield Internationally before the British
"unatum expires tomorrow night.
ATHENS, May l2.-The British cruiser
Drake, with Admiral Prince Louis Of Bat
enoerg on board, and the cruiser Corn
wall sailed from the Pireus to-day under
eaied orders, presumably for Turkish
waters. The remainder Of the feet will
not sail to-day.