28 MAY 1910, Page 3

We believe we are right in saying that according to

the orthodox interpretation of the Mohammedan law it is abso- lutely impossible to abolish slavery in a Moslem country. Yet many Mohammedans are very glad to acquiesce in its abolition. The practical harm done by the Grand Mufti's decision has to be considered. We must face the fact that when Wardani goes to be executed—the Grand Mufti's opinion will of course be ignored—a great many Moham- medans all over Egypt who care nothing about Nationalism will be inclined to the belief that he died a martyr to the true faith. That being so, something will have to be done to strengthen the law in regard to the killing of Christians.