Hussein Kernel, the first modern Sultan of Egypt, died on
Tuesday at the age of sixty-three. He was the second son of the Khedive Ismail, and was raised to the throne in December, 1914, when his nephew, the Khedive Abbas II., was deposed for treason and Egypt was declared a British Protectorate. Lord Cromer described him in 1915 as " a distinguished member of the family of Mehemet Ali, who has for long honoured me with his personal friendship, and whom I believe to possess all the qualifies. Lions necessary to fill the high office to which he has been called with advantage to the people over whom he will rule." the late Sultan's placid reign, though unhappily brief, has justified that verdict. He showed great personal bravery in face of two attempts to assassinate him, and he was popular with his subjects. Hussein Kernel is succeeded by his youngest brother, Prince Ahmed Fuad, who, like him, has always been a friend of our country.
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