The passing of the Shereefian empire . I broughtabout £10,000 of ready money to Fez all mighthave been well. But as the days passed, andHafids recognition became assured, he no longerfelt the want of money. He could not touch theCustoms receipts until he was officially recognised,but his own subjects were now more willing toadvance him money, and he was able to raiseconsiderable sums from the merchants of the money we were prepared to offer forthe concession became less and less attractive tohim. Day by day Dr Vassel, the Spanish Consul,and the French representative poured tales intoh
The passing of the Shereefian empire . I broughtabout £10,000 of ready money to Fez all mighthave been well. But as the days passed, andHafids recognition became assured, he no longerfelt the want of money. He could not touch theCustoms receipts until he was officially recognised,but his own subjects were now more willing toadvance him money, and he was able to raiseconsiderable sums from the merchants of the money we were prepared to offer forthe concession became less and less attractive tohim. Day by day Dr Vassel, the Spanish Consul,and the French representative poured tales intohis ears of the dangers which would accrue if hemade over a large portion of the mining rightsto particular individuals. The international syndi-cate, working from Tangier, made attractive offersand held out illusive promises of what might beexpected in the near future. Dazzling vistas ofuntold millions pouring without an effort into hispockets, and into those of his Ministers, blinded andprejudiced Moulai el Hafid. He became haughty. A PICTUKESQUE SCENE. 349 in his demeanour and daily more distant. Dew-hurst and De Mole, tiring of the typical Orientaldelay and duplicity, wisely decided to return toEngland; but I stayed on in the hopes of bringingthe deal off, although I had little confidence , although our business did not progress,there was plenty of interest to help to pass the timeat this semi-barbarous Court. I saw the greatceremony at the end of the fast of Sultan came out into the open, surrounded byhis troops, and there received the homage of allthe deputations from the surrounding tribes. Itwas an imposing and impressive sight. Now thathis recognition was merely a matter of time, Hafidbegan to assume the dignity and etiquette apper-taining to his rank and exalted position. It wasno longer possible to drop in and see him whenand where one wished. If you desired an audience with the Sultanit became necessary to apply to the ForeignMinister Sidi
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