LEBANON

[s. 409] : A semi-autonomous province in Syria comprising the range of mountains of the same name, with an area of 2,500 square miles. It was given a constitution by the Turkish Government, under pre ure from the great powers of Europe, who intervened to stop the ma acres of 1860. The Governor of the Lebanon is not removable by the Sultan, nor can any but a Christian be appointed to the post. In consequence of these arrangements it is far more prosperous and progre ive than any neighboring districts of Turkey. 409