New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
EGYPT's NEW MASTER.

In foreign country has Sir Eldon GOrst's mp
pointment to succeed Lord Cromer British
PlenpotentIary IN Egypt been received with
greater satisfaction than in France. where he IS
most favorably known. For It Sir Eldon
who, after prolonged negotiations at Paris. sue
ceeded in effecting agreement between tho
French and English governments. according TO
the terms OF which the former abandoned her OBJ
structive policy in the Land OF the Nile espe-
Cially in connection with tho International Com
mission Of the Debt. thereby rendering availabls
for urgently needed public works in Egypt tho
surplus OF the annual revenue. In fact. Il Sir
Edon who attended 70 all the Egyptian phases
OF the modus vlvendi between England and
France by the terms Of which all the differences
between the two nations were satisfactorily com
promised. AS reward for his services in tho
matter. Sir Eldon appointed Assistant Under
Secretary Of State of tho Foreign Office in London
a post which he now sbandons TO take Lord
Croner's place at Cairo. He IS married TO the
daughter and heiress Of c. u Rudd. Of the
South African muti-rnlonaires. and IA most
pablo and brilliant man. without that cynicism
and tendency to biting sarcasm which renders his
wonderfully clever father generally unpopular
Indeed HIS father SIR John was forced give
up his seat in the Unionist Cabinet Minister oS
Education owing 70 the inposs bility OF hts agree
ing with any Of his colleagues. each becoming
IN tho butt Of his uncomfortable. sardonio
and ranking wit. Sir John began life a mis-
sionary in New Zealand. where he was in turn
newspaper editor. magistrate. soldier employed in
the suppression Of the Maori insurrection. etc.
and afterward Solicitor General IN England
Under Secretary OF State. and Minister OF the
Crown.
Sir Eldon born IN New Zealand. entered the
diplomatic service. and receiving his appoint
ment as third secretary ot legation Immediately
joined Lord Cromers stan. being subsequently
transferred to duty under the Egyptian govern
ment. serving in succession as Under Secretary OF
State for Finance at Cairo. British adatus 20
the Minister OF Interior and finally financial
adviser to the Egyptian government, a lucrative
ONCE which gave him seat in the Egyptian Cab
met a representative in the latter OF Eugland's
views and wishes. He is firm and at the same time
conciliatory and may be said TO be acquainted with
every detail OF the administration OF the Egyptian
government and OF its relations with the Sublime
Porto and with the foreign powers lie cannot be
expected, however TO have for a considerable time
10 come the prestige and the authority Of Lord
Cromer for whereas most Of the present generation
OF native dignitaries in Egypt have known him
occupying relatively subordinate positions. they
never recall Lord Cromer in any other light than
the master Of Egypt. man who had known tho
present Khedive from babyhood and In posi-
tion. therefore. to assume certain degree Of pa
ternal authority in his relations with him.
Speculation is rife to the real causes Of Lord
Cromer's sudden resignation. There IS every evil
dence to show that until few days before Easter
he did not contemplate any such evcntuaty. al
though he has been in failing health for some time
For in the remarkable interview which he furnished
one Of the editors Of the Paris Temps who
was visiting Cairo, he discussed plans and projects
which he had in view for the present summer and
autumn in Egypt. is said that the relations be-
tween the Khedvs and himself which were already
somewhat strained in the spring. had reached the
breaking point at Easter. Then the visit of
the Duke and Duchess of Connaught TO Cairo,
whose reception by the Khedive and by the Egyp-
tians is said to have far less cordial than
former occasions. Immediately afterward followed
the resignation OF Lord Cromer According to some
persons. the deposition Of the Khedive will soon
take place, rendered necessary by his recIdescence
Of hostility toward the English. and Lord Cromer
does not wish to be identified with what win prac-
ticay constitute reversal OF much of his policy
OF the last quarter of a century One thing, how
ever, is certain-that Lord Cromer's resignation
follows too closely upon the bitter attacks made
recently upon his administration by Edward Dcey
in the columns OF the London press in the English
monthly reviews and in the book which he has just
published. not to have been in measure connected
Herewith. Lord Cromer. like many other great
men. is extremely sensitive TO criticism especially
coming from one whom he had been accustomed to
regard a friend OF thirty years standing. who
had been a frequent guest beneath his roof. for
whom he had obtained the Order of the Bath. and
whom he knew 10 be regarded in England
authority upon Egyptian affairs. Dieeys book.
while very clever. is nothing more than one long
and, in tho eyes Of most people, extremely bitter
but most unjust indictment of the administration
OF Lord Cromer who is condemned therein for his
autocratic tendencies At the time when the book
appeared the opinion expressed that its publl-
cation was most ill advised. calculated it was
to increase the difficulties OF Lord Cromer and of
his stan in times which acknowledged to be
critical. There is doubt that 1t did add to the
troubles OF Lord Cromer, and this together with
the annoyance caused by fits appearance. may have
affected his health and contributed To cause his
resignation.
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