CROME, JOHN

(1769-1821), Eng. landscape artist; known as ‘old Crome’; leader of ‘Norwich school.’ rhe aie Norfolk, England. Pop. (1841-1917), English statesman and diplomat, 6. Norfolk. After military studies at the Ordnance School, Car shalt on and the Woolwich Royal Military Academy, he entered the army in the artillery branch in 1858. He held minor positions until 1876 when he was given the rank of major and appointed British commi ioner of the Egyptian public debt office. From then until his death most of his time was occupied in Egyptian affairs in which he became an authority. He did remarkable work in rescuing Egypt from her brankrupt condition, introducing reforms, establishing vast irrigation works and alleviating the miserable situation of the people. His achievements in this field earned him the title of ‘The Maker of Modern Egypt.’ When he resigned in 1907, he received a grant of $250,000 from Parliament in recognition of his services. In the World War he served as chairman of the commi ion that investigated the Dardanelles campaign. His publications include Modern Egypt, 1908; Ancient and Modern Imperialism, 1910, and