Cairo, Jan. 20.
A sensation was caused here today when King Farouk was cheered by the congregation of the Quosoun Mosque as the Khalif of Islam.
Significant among the congregation were Emir Self el Islam Hassein of Yemen, Emir Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Faisal's brother Emir Khaled, and 500 Egyptian officers.
King Farouk had taken a place in the Mosque and led the prayers. No King since the Khalifs had done what he did.
The Kings action is applauded in Arab circles, which feel the necessity of a concerted effort to unite Islam.
It is generally felt that Egypt should take the leadership for a united Arab front, and King Farouk's action is taken as a sign that he is willing to assume the leadership.
Judging from the attitude of the Arab chiefs at this morning's prayers, King Farouk, it is thought, will be acclaimed by the popular leaders.—
Reuter.
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