The mildness of the atmosphere has given Tangier
an excellent name for such victims of chest-complaints
as are not absolute invalids, and many have
A Health Resort.', , ,, , .. ri -r _ been the marvellous prolongations of life among
those who have come here in time. The mistake most
people make is ; to return for the summer to the chills
and damps . of the north, instead of staying on to be
healed, returning only after their second winter. Artists
are attracted in considerable numbers by the oriental
picturesqueness of the place and people.
For the ever increasing stream of tourists abundant
and excellent hotels have arisen, and conveniences of all
sorts steadily multiply. For some years past
electric light has been provided by private
enterprise, and actually two or three wheeled vehicles
have put in an appearance. Otherwise the means of
locomotion, if not on foot, are horses, mules
and donkeys, the last-named being hailed like
cabs at the street corners, and employed by ladies when
they do not wish to wear habits. The telephone has
been established by private enterprise for several
years.
A s for European society, the presence of the members
of the various consular and diplomatic services provides
a polyglot and factious nucleus, for there are
European Ministers Plenipotentiary and Envoys Extra-
Society. , . r* •
ordinary* of Great Britain, France, Spain,
Germany, Austria, : Belgium, Portugal and Italy; a Minister
Resident of Russia ; Consuls-General of Austria, the
U. S. of America and Brazil, besides Consuls or Vice-
Consuls o f most o f these nations, with their usual complement
of Secretaries, Students, Interpreters and Attachés.
There is also a goodly mercantile community, including
several Jewish families who mingle with the Europeans,
* Who are also Consuls-General.
(Viewed from near the- Irish Tower, Haumat Beni Idder.)
Chief mosque and flag-staffs of various consulates and embassies in foreground.
Cavilla, Photo., Tangier.