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“ THE THRONE PERILOUS. July 29, 1908.
The condition of the Turk is very critical. Internal disorders indicate a serious danger of collapse.
[Pg 17]
THE SALT-WATER CURE.
Shah of Persia. "Go on in, Abdul—just for the look of the thing. You can always come out if you don't like it."
Sick Man of Europe. "Yes, I know. But one gets so wet!"
August 12, 1908.
The Turk makes another specious effort to amend his constitution.
[Pg 18]
AT LAST! November 27, 1912.
The liberation of Macedonia from the tyranny of the Turk is, at last, accomplished. ”

“ France sends a fleet to Mitylene and compels the Turk to respect the rights of certain French subjects.
[Pg 13]
BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE DEEP SEA. September 9, 1903.
Trouble again confronts the Turk. Macedonia, weary of his oppression, rises in revolt. Russia keeps an eye upon him. ”

“ While England is absorbed elsewhere the Turk takes the opportunity to commit further outrages in Armenia.
[Pg 8]
A TURKISH BATH.
Sultan. "They gave it me pretty hot in that Armenian room! but—Bismillah! this is—— phew!!"
August 22, 1896.
A very "sick man" is the Turk. He goes from bad to worse.
[Pg 9]
"TURKEY LIMITED."
Sultan. "Make me into a Limited Company? H'm—Ah—S'pose they'll allow me to join the Board after Allotment!"
November 28, 1896.
The Powers consider the advisability of placing the Turk "under control."
[Pg 10]
TENDER MERCIES! ”