Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-07
SULTAN OF EGYPT
HAS GREAT HOPES
Believes Under British Protec.
ton Future of Country Is
Assured

Alexandria, Egypt, Nov. '.-(Corre-
lspondence of the Associated Press.)- =
I have great hopes for Egypt. With
out hope no mans life would be worth
living. So l am ever hopeful, and |
pelieve that under the protection OF
England, the greatest of liberal pow
ers the future of Egypt is assured"
1t was His Highness. Hussein Ka-
mil, the new sultan of Egypt, speak
ing. The occasion was an audience
granted to representative of the As
sociated Press at Ras-el-Tin, the sui
ltan's summer palace here. His High
ness talked with the correspondent for
nearly two hours and outlined his po-
sition freely, the keynote of his re-
marks being the sentiment quoted
Iabove.
The sultan is man of magnetic per-
sonaltty and a charming conversa-
uonalist. Democratic in his ideas and
he expresses pride in this fact, be-
cause, he says the spirit of democ-
racy is the. foundation of Islamism, he
Is equally democratic in manner and
speech. Throughout his life, he is 65
years or age, he has been student of
the world and has a profound knowl-
edge of many subjects.
Satisfied With Progress
His Highness expressed satisfaction
with the progress made thus far as
regards the change in ideas and senti-
ments of the people since his ascen-
sion. He said there had been great
strides in the establishment of moral
support of the sultan by the people
and added that there was an ever.
growing feeling of confidence in Great
Britain.
When 1 was asked to assume the
position of sultan, 1 declined at first"
continued His Highness. The situa-
tion then was u complicated and diff
hcult one, and have no personal am
pltlons. After careful reflection, 1
decided that | could do Egypt a serv-
lice by accepting, and that consequently
IL was my duty to undertake the re-
sponsibility for l love my country.
Accordingly l cast my lot with Great
Britain. l have shaken hands with
the British; | have pledged my faith,
and L shall carry my agreement to q
hmsh, understanding we'll that it is
IN the interest of my country"
Admircs United States
His Highness here spoke feelingly
of the people of the United States.
have great admiration for Amer
ica,' he said. Il admire American
pluck, initiative and love of country.
Americans have the welfare of their
nation at heart, which is as it should
be l have been greatly pleased while
in Paris to see American children
proudly wearing badges made of the
Stars and Stripes. l believe that even
these tiny folk knew the feeling of
patriotism and that this is typical of
your great republic. And you are ad-
Nanclng. l have watched with great
| interest the progress of America in
world affairs, beginning with the presi-
| dency OF Mr.. Roosevelt. believe that
you VIII become more and more fac
tor IN International affairs"
speaking of the attitude of the Egyp-
tan people to the protectorate at the
outset, His Highness admitted that
there had been some hostility and
started tnat this was due primarily to
so-called, religious reasons, the mix
ing up of politics and religion.
Believes i'm Education
such feeling OF resentment as
there may have been" said the SULTAN
was among that class of people whose
relislous conceptions had been rem.
; dered faulty and who had arrived al
certain fanaticism entirely foreign
to Islamism, which Germany ant
E other. powers had exploited in theil
own interests"
Hussein Kamil is a great believer ir
euucatlon as means of establishing
good government and prosperity. One
OF ms most striking declarations was
, that ne was an earnest advocate OF
education for Egyptian women. He
; progressed deep admiration for Ameri
can women and said he had noticed
that IN the past few years there haC
been decided advances made by then
In securing an education which EN-.
braced not only American but Euro.
: pean learning and polish.
In closing the audience, the sultar
again turned his thoughts toward
America.
cannot let you CO." he said, with.
out some reference to the American
army officers who labored so unset.
flshly with me. while l was minister
OF war under the reign of my father
IN the reconstruction of the Egyptiar
army. l would mention particular,
General Stone, Colonel Chaille-Long
Colonel Mason and Colonel Purdy. Tc
these men l am deeply grateful"
His Highness had reference to Gen.
eral Charles P. Stone (Pasha): Colone
Challle-LonS, Colonel Alexander Nal.
COIN Mason (Bey). and Colone
James Purdy (Pasha), who with a
&. number of other American army of.
ncers came to Egypt shortly after the
Civil war and were appointed to as.
slst III the reorganization of the Egyp.
tan army under the present sultan's
rather, lsmail Pasha, who was ther
ruler. General Stone was made CHIEF
of staff of the army.