Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-07
England's Action as to Egypt.

Great Britain's expulsion of German
and Austrian consular officers was taken
here to mean that she had determined to
put an end to the pro-German prppagan-
da which she believes these consular Off
Gals have been circulating since the out
break of hostilities.
The affairs of Egypt, semi-sovereign
state, under the suzerainty of the sultan,
have been practically administered by
Great Britain ever since the lombard
ment of Alexandria and the suppression
of the Arabic insurrection thirty-two
years ago. The natives have never en-
tirely lost their aversion. however, for
the intruders, and Britain believes that
Germany has for decade been busy To-
menting anti-English feeling
Word of the sultan's friendliness of late
to Germany and Austria is believed by
British officials to have been spread to
Egypt an appeal being made not only to
the nationalist sentiment of the natives
but to their religious feelings.
France has openly charged in her COM
munications with the American govern
ment that German propaganda is busily
astir melting Mohammedan uprisings
not only in Egypt, but in India and Tur-
key.
Egypt's population of II 1000, GOO Is nine
tenths Moslem. England has only 5000
troops in Egypt but has trained 30, coz
Sudanese troops. Much will depend on
the attitude of the native troops. Six
teen years ago they declined to join their
coreligionists and stood by Lord Kitch-
ener in reconquering Sudan
Protection Of Christians in Turkey,
The limitations from Great Britain
that she would be pleased to see Amer
lean warships in Turkish ports is in line
with what France informed the United
States two weeks ago. Both nations have
stated that in view of the appeal that
they feared general uprising against
Christians. On,account of the delicacy of
their position they feared to send war
ships for the care of Christians lest the
move be misinterpreted as a generally
hostile measure toward Turkey.
England, France and Russia have re-
iterated that they wished to do nothing
which might aggravate Turkey to aban-
don her position to the United States
to protect their subjects in case the ex-
pected Mohammedan uprising develops.
While the cruiser North Carolina has
been sent on a mission of relief, it is
generally understood she will rendezvous
| i'll eastern Mediterrean waters for the
sanitary effect of her presence. There is
even talk of sending the Tennessee with
her so as to be ready for any emergency
In Egypt.
Great Britain is somewhat apprehen-
sive. it is understood, about the possible
insurrection against her rule in Egypt.
hhedive Abbas, the native ruler, is said
to be sympathetic with Germany and
Austria, having received his education in
the latter country and being closely re-
! lated by blood to the reigning house Of
Turkey.
Seek Safety of Art in Paris.
Neutral diplomats have asked Ambas-
sador Herrick at Paris to sound the
American government on the question of
making joint representations to Germany
to protect certain buildings and works
Of art in the attack on Paris. This is
| the substance of official advices.
| Although there is no intimation that
the French doubt their ability to pro-
tect their capital a bombardment is re-
garded as probable it is believed and
establishment of neutral zones and avoid
ance OF unnecessary destruction of world
famous buildings in Paris are being dis
cussed there. The United States is looked
| upon as the natural leader in such a
movement, and Ambassador Herrick, ii
is understood, has asked for instructions
AT Brussels recently, American Minis
| ter Whitlock and the Spanish minister
prevailed upon the burgomaster to per-
init the peaceful entry of the Germans,
as the town was unfortified. and an at
! tack meant certain destruction and USE
less loss Of life
| Ambassador Herrick. it is thought,
probably will be informed that the United
! States will transmit communications from
other countries and discuss the subject
| with Germany, but will do no more than
| act as a channel of communication.
\ Assistants to Herrick.
ridge has forwarded to the War Depart
ment the request of Ambassador Herrick,
in Paris, for the retention Of nine Ameri-