Afganistan

AFGANISTAN

The reigning Amir, Amanullah Khan, recently on a visit to Jalalabad with his court, created a great sensation among his subjects. It was the first time that the Amir had visited this eastern city , and the people were curious to see the Afgan autocrat. They found him an industrious man, genial, active, simply dressed. The object of his visit is said to be to eradicate corruption from the public service.

The Amir is 30 years old; he succeeded his father, who was assassinated on February 20, 1919. The court is resident at Kabul, the capital of Afganistan. The Government is absolutely responsible to the Amir, hereditary prince, whose power varies in ratio to his skill, character and good fortune.