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Show To Protect Christian Mlsslcus. Tho new political status of Egypt carries with It certain provisos whose exact limits nro not yi. defined, but whoso general character nnd scope are known, Tho first proviso, however, Booms to Insure tho permanency of the Christian missionary work. Under the now constitution nil religions nre free nnd nro protected by tho state, In so far as they do not Interfcro with pub-tic pub-tic ordpr or morals. All Egyptian cltl zens arc dcclnred equal before the law and all are eligible for public olllces and honors. This situation presents to qlf of the Christian missionary work In Egypt nn unusual opportunity. Tho Christian educational work Is csptrolally face to face with a challenge seldom equaled. |