The Times of Tuesday contained a very useful summary of
the measures taken by Sir Reginald Wingate to ensure the loyalty of the Sudan. They were measures of remarkable wisdom and energy. He took the Sudanese into his confidence• He called together their chiefs and officers at Khartum, and explained to them how Turkey might be drawn into the war, and pointed out that it would be absurd to regard Turkey's action as constituting a Holy War. The aim of Germany was to use Turkey for her own glorification. If the Sudanese were misled, they would strike no blow for their faith, since the war gave them no such opportunity, while they would stand the risk of being handed over once more to the rapacity and oppression of Turkey. Sir Reginald Wingate also visited the chief towns and explained matters to the people. When Turkey became a belligerent the Sudanese were in no danger of being rushed into the war on a false scent and in a frenzy of surprise and excitement. Even the late Mabdi's son pro- claimed his loyalty and his appreciatfon of the kindly rule of the British, and the Foreign Office has published other fine and touching tributes from Moslem notables. We congratu- late Sir Reginald Wingate. We find ourselves in some respects wishing that we were Sudanese and could be treated as he treated them.
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