CHAPTER XVII.

THE KHALIFA AND HIS GOVERNMENT.

The Khalifa's system of government--His household--An outline of his character--His system of prayers in the mosque--His visions and dreams--His espionage system--His household troops--His great activity and circumspection-- The great Friday review described--The emigration of the Baggara and western tribes to Omdurman--The flight of Sheikh Ghazali--Management of the beit el mal--System of taxation 293