Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1896 — RIFAAT PASHA. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

RIFAAT PASHA.

The New Grand Vizier of the Turkish Empire, It is evident the Sultan of Turkey is a hard man to please. He recently changed prime ministers three times in three weeks. The new grand vizier, Rjfaat Pasha, is a man of long public service. He has been governor of many Turkish provinces. His last office of that character was ruler of Smyrna. Before his promotion Rifaat was minister of the interior. He is a thorough-paced diplomatist and before advising the Sultan on any point ascertains the innermost views of his sublimity on the matter in question.

Adviee then is easily formulated. It is probable Rifaat will hold his portfolio long. There is little prospect of Stature joy for a grand vizier. Keanal Pasha, immediate predecessor of Rifaat, has been sent to govern an interior town of Asia Minor. Said Pasha, who preceded Keanal, took refuge at the English embassy upon his removal from office. He emerged a few days ago.

RIFAAT PASHA.