The new map of Europe (1911-1914); the story of the recent European diplomatic crises and wars and of Europe's present catastrophe . s remained \vholly tothe Moslems. In spite of the increasing wealth andeducation of the Christian elements of the Empire,the ascendancy was preserved to the Turk throughthe army. But at what a sacrifice! By reason ofmilitary service, the Turkish peasant has been keptin economic and intellectual serfdom, while hisChristian neighbour progressed. The Turkish popu-lation has actually decreased, and the ravages ofgarrison life, due to dyspepsia and syphilis, havedimin
The new map of Europe (1911-1914); the story of the recent European diplomatic crises and wars and of Europe's present catastrophe . s remained \vholly tothe Moslems. In spite of the increasing wealth andeducation of the Christian elements of the Empire,the ascendancy was preserved to the Turk throughthe army. But at what a sacrifice! By reason ofmilitary service, the Turkish peasant has been keptin economic and intellectual serfdom, while hisChristian neighbour progressed. The Turkish popu-lation has actually decreased, and the ravages ofgarrison life, due to dyspepsia and syphilis, havediminished fearfully the physical vigour of the the same token, the upper classes, knowing onlythe life of army officers, have been removed from thenecessity of competing in the world for position andsuccess. Can manhood be formed in any other mouldthan that of competition, where the goal is achieve-ment, and is reached only by continued effort of willand brain? The upper class Turk is a parasite, and,like all parasites, helpless when that upon which hefeeds is taken from him. The attack of the Young Turk party upon the 200. igltutle F* Eiisi- 20
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