NEWS OF THE WEEK.
IN the region of Foreign Affairs the only event of outstand- ing importance has been the formation of the new Turkish Ministry. After Tewfik Pasha had refused the Grand Vizier- ship, because his conditions were not accepted, a Government was formed by Ghazi Mukhtar Pasha. It may be described as a Cabinet of elder statesmen. Ghazi Mukhtar Pasha is a highly respected old soldier who won fame by his great gallantry in the Russo-Turkish War. His popularity and his liberal opinions caused him to be suspected by Abdul Hamid, who, in effect, exiled him by appointing him High Com- missioner in Egypt. There he was liked and trusted by Englishmen, and be has been a consistent friend of Great Britain. Nazim Pasha is Minister of War, Hilmi Pasha Minister of Justice, and the aged Kiamil Pasha President of the Council. It is hoped that Ferid Pasha (who is an Albanian) will become Minister of the Interior. Kiamil, Hilmi, and Fend are all ex-Grand Viziers.
