THE ALLY IN THE SOUDAN.
The Mudir of Dongola is one of those able and successful soldiers of ■who have always been abundant" in the East. Born of Circassian parents, lie, like his great predecessor, Mahomet- Ali began his career as a slave, and fought bis Wii}' up to almost uncontrolled povver by the same personal ability aud unscrupulous .determination. Still only 43, though looking much older, he is now one of the leading potentates of the Soudan, and England's staunchest ally in her recent difficulties, which would have become quite insurmountable had the Mudir yielded Dongola to the Mahdi's tempting offers six months ago. The first impression of his large-jawed, hooknosed, high-cheeked face, with its straggling black beard, and his mountebank dress of orange-coloured turban and ■flannel coat, loose linen trousor.s, and red-lipped shoes, is not particularly attractive. But no one who has seen him transact business can doubt that ho is fully worthy of his reputation.
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Observer, Volume 7, Issue 337, 23 May 1885, Page 15
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158THE ALLY IN THE SOUDAN. Observer, Volume 7, Issue 337, 23 May 1885, Page 15
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