New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-29
THE SHAH OF PERSIA.
HIS DEPARTURE FROM VIENNA.

VIENNA, Aug. lU.-lH he oman mas ROuc III last,
and his farewell to Vienna may be said to be farewell
10 Europe. lie stops in Constannope, IL 10 true but
Turkey is European only in and ITS capital is
almost as Asiatie a city Teheran. There he will be
among people OF his religion whose civilization Is
OF piece with his His reception by the Sultan
will be only the meeting OF two Mohammedan princes
whose dominons contiguous, and will possess
none of tho picturesquey incongruous features
OF his entertainment by tho monarchs OF Europe.
The bedizened barbarian with his diamonds ana god
lace, his illmanners immoral practices. and bis
train OF gorgeous dirty and indecent eourtiers and
lackeys, will find himself quite at home StamDoui,
and when he leaves tho Sultan will not thnk IL
necessary have bis quarters cleaDsed with soap ana
dsinfectants, is now being done with LuxemOurg
Palace. The closing fete in honor OF his Persian
Majesty took place schonbrunn on Thursday night
1t is one OF the unwritten laws OF Austrian Court
etiquette that visiting sovereign shall be entertained
with supper, music, and r3works at Sohonbrunn, and
that the public shall admitted to the gardens to
marvel at the rockets and Bengal lights, and at the
durable spendor OF the imperial personages upon
the balcony OF the palace.
The fee for the Shah was just like hundred Others
have gone before it, No unusual fuss made over
the Shadow OF God on Earth" the Persian poets
style him. He got the same honors paid to King ana
Car and Kaiser when they came 10 see their " dear
brother" Francis Joseph and that would be PAID TO
President MacMahOn President Grant If either Of
them should visit Vienna. The fireworks the CHIEF
these ees and the only beside the music
In which the public is interested. The grounds back OF
the palace are peculiarly suited for pyroechnic dis
play long stretch OF level sward embroidered with
nowerbeds and winding paths and shut in by walls OF
clipped trees ends abruptly in steep HILL AT the foot
OF the hill is imposing fountain called the Neptune
Group, with figures Of the sea god and his tram OF
tritons and nymphs, and Oh the summit stands
the Gloriette-a structure OF light arches supporting
laid
furnish an admirable background for fireworks, which
can be by people the lawn and still better
by the imperial household and guests from the palace
balcony. On this occasion thought the display rather
a cheap one Only the windows on one hoor OF the
palace were illuminated, and there were no col0red
lanterns hung the trees rows OF lamps bordering
the walks and nowerbeds. The best OF the show was
the shower Of rockets and piece representing castle
attacked by two war-ships. battery OF artillery
posted out OF sight behind the hill, blazed away while
the piece was burning and made a jolly racket. The
Empress Elizabeth, who had all along refused to see the
SHAH changed her mind at the last moment and came 10
the fee. Ii said that he greatly impressed with
her beauty and dignity and showed her respect that
had something very like bOysh bashfuness in it. He
wore his most dazzling costume and among his decora-
tons was the "Dairi-noor" or "Sea of Light" the
largest diamond in the world.
On Friday morning Nasred Din quilted Luxemburg
with all his followers. He altered his plans about his
route the before and instead OF going to Trieste he
went back Italy by way of Sazburg, Innspruck and
the Brenna-the way he came-and went direct from
Verona Brinds and thence by sea to Constantnope
His for the change desire to see again the
mountain country OF Upper Austria and the Tyrol,
where the scenery pleased him better than anything he
he had in Europe. The parting moments at Lux
emburg were as quiet q funeral The little station
was cheapy adorned with the same conservatory plants
that honored the shahs arrival the same red carpet
kl.o IL. tIaa
squadron OF cavalry and company OF infantry we're
posted at the palace gates, and the band played
the same tune as he drove out with the Emperor
Two or three hundred people were gathered at the
station The luggage had been put on board the Tram
an hour before including the dogs and BIRDS the red
tailed marc the ices, wines and provisions, but now
and then belaed painted trunk arrived on the shout
ders OF a Persian servant. The Grand Nizer, looking
very and uncomfortable in his black coat loaded
with gold lace and decoratons awaited patiently upon
the platform. The five drtyaced boys, who are sup
posed TO be Shah looked out OF the windows
of the imperial car and the windows OF the other cars
were filed with heads covered with the TALL cylindrical
brmless hat which Persian seems to regard as ndis-
pensable as a Chinaman does his pigta At 10 O'Clock
the Emperor and his guest entered the station. fol-
lowed by few Persian and Austrian officers,
and walked along the carpet until they came 10
the imperial car, which stood out Ill the
blazing sunshine. The spectators preserved
dead silence and stared the shahwih the same kind
of curiosity they would have shown for Fiji chief or
for Capt Jack. Arrived at the steps Of tho car the
marty halted the attendant officers all fell back. except
an nterpreter and the two stood facing each
other for few seconds without speakngthe Emperor,
tall erect dIgned, and courteous, the Shah with list
less slouchy bearing, and sulen look III ms cruel
black snaky eyes, and in the expression OF his sensual
mouth. The Emperor wore the brilliant uniform OF an
Austrian Field Marshal and on his breast was hung
Ihal,ca in lion nd N
the King Of Kings" loose black coat with large
sleeves Sand emerald buttons, the front thieky EN-
broidered with in gold lace. black trousers OF
European fashion, the usual black fez with its emerald
and diamond ornament, the crooked sword with ITS
eweled ht and scabbard and sash. worn across the
breast studded with what looked like damond brooches
each brooch a large solitaire encircled by smaller
stones. The two seemed 10 me 10 typify
in striking way the two continents Of Europe and
Asia-the one intelligent polite and refined, the other
fanatical ignorant and sensual the one the head OF
great enlightened and progressive nation the other the
chief OF an isolated and semi barbarous people whose
civilization is more advanced to-day than 10 was In
the time Of Darius Each appeared to wait for the other
TO speak Finally the Shah said something in Persian to
the Interpreter, who said TO the Emperor In French
The Shah says that cannot find words TO express his
gratitude for your Majesys kindness" The Emperor
bowed and replied: 1.-THE visit OF His Majesty has
given me much pleasure; thank him for It." Another
pause ensued Then the Emperor said: Adeu! Bon
voyage" and the shook hands. Adiea." said the
SHAH and turning he went up the car steps
There was some delay in getting the train Of. few
Persian officers fingered upon the platform. The
Emperor who doubt impatient to the last OF
his troublesome guests called to the old Count Creme
sio the master of ceremonies Tell them they must
get aboard" The Shah looked out of the window at
the silent crowd aud at the Emperor standing in the
broing SUM- spoke the interpreter who translated
in French my regrets that your Majesty must
stand In the SUM- II very warm" THAT is nothing"
replied the Emperor. II am used 70 It," Finally the