The Exiled Arabi In Ceylon.

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 481, 18 June 1890, Page 6

The Exiled Arabi In Ceylon.

Akahi Pasha has recently been unwell, and he complains that his health suffers from the hot and humid climate of Ceylon, after the dry atmosphere of Egypt. It was just the hot season, and the climate of Ceylon is trying. 4 Ridiculous accounts of visits to Arabi Pasha.’ writes the ‘Daily News’! correspondent ab Colombo, 4 often appear in the English papers from passengers passing through. As a matter of fact, Arabi, whom I often see, has aged considerably. A few years ago he was a handsome, black, j haired man, in the prime of life, with a fine military bearing ; now he is quite grey, and has the look of an old man. So far as exile can be pleasant, however, he and his» brother exiles have nothing to complain of, for they have large and well - furnished bungalows to live in, horses, carriages and everything they want, with liberty to go up country and almost anywhere they choose, provided they do nob leave the island, They are invited to, and are present at, a great many social and public gatherings. Several of the Pashas have their families with them ; their sons and daughters marry and are given in marriage; and all but the exiles themselves are allowed bo come and go to and from Egypt as they like. The Pashas naturally have a great desire to return to their homes, and if they are ever permitted to do so, I think, if the word of thd Egyptians is to be trusted, that the British Government may rest assured of their causing no further trouble, The attention and soldierly courtesy bestowed on Arabi and his brother exiles by the Duke of Connaught when here was one of the most touching incidents of the recent Royal visit. ’