THE AMIR’S COURT.
ONLY ONE QUEEN. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Delhi, November 23. Dr. Scarpa. Italian commercial attache, who has returned after four months’ stay in Afghanistan, gives an interesting account of the court life. The Amir lives simply. He has abolished his harem and has only one Queen. His private life is exemplary. He works extremely hard, putting down sternly luxury and Laxity among the Princes and nobles. The royal palace is plainly furnished, mostly with German goods crudely arranged. He has sold his father’s great collection of valuable carnets, giving the proceeds to education. Thp Amir eats his meals with his fingers. Cheap German forks and spoons are provided for Europeans. Bribery and corruption are still rife in spite of the stern measures to repress them. Afghanistan offers little field for European trade.
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Taranaki Daily News, 25 November 1922, Page 6
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