In 1866 the Sultan of Turkey, who is the nominal ruler of Egypt, made this family hereditary Viceroys of Egypt.
In 1879 Ismael abdicated in favor of his son Mohammed Tewfik, who died in 1892 and was succeeded by his son Abbas.
Under this family, Egypt, though nominally tributary to Turkey, has enjoyed all the advantages of an independent kingdom.
Editor.
Dear Editor:
Will you be kind enough to answer the following questions in an early issue of your Magazine, and greatly oblige.
1. Is a Japanese born in this country a citizen?
2. When may a United States Senator have two votes upon one question?
A Subscriber.
Burlington, Ia., May 4th, 1897.
Dear Friend: