The New York herald., 1874-07-07
Exemplary Etiquette as Prac-
tised by the Sovereigns.
An Interview with the Herald's
Special Correspondent.
NOTES ON THE EMPEROR
The Congress Of Crowned
Heads at Ems.
UOTEI GurrRNRrl

ilOlEL uOilENbERb, Inns, Juuc ~, 1919.
On the morning after my arrival at Ems saw
a tall. powerfully built man walking with an easy
stride towards the Kesselbrunnen, the strongest
OF the mineral springs here 1t was about half
past seven O'Clock A. NJ and the gentleman IN
question was dressed in a whity-brown summer
suit evidently made by an English tailor. He wore
low crown straw hat with narrow black rib.
bon round IL. In one hand he carried plain ASH
stick and in the other a large red rose. He had
no gloves, but on his fingers were several massive
gold rings. He was followed by handsome oiacK
English setter, and as he passed through the door
leadipg to a rude stone hall where the water Is
given out he drew himself up with certain
knghty grace and lifted his hat to the crowd
who respectfully made way for him. Then
man. who looked like a groom out OF livery,
with the sturdy proportions and lair, handsome
face peculiar to the peasantry about MOSCOW, TOOK
charge OF the dog, While the gentleman Strode on
bow1ng again to the right and left with stately
mlen. He stood very upright as he drank his glass
OF water slowly, and faced the crowd once more.
Afterwards he went out by another door, snapped
his fingers for the black dog, who bounded, romp-
ing, towards him. and went upon his way into the
open country with martial step, as though he
were marching TO the clash OF cymbals and the
roll Of drums. He was quite alone, and
there was nothing but his majestic carriage TO
be bad gone little distance | noticed that his
head dropped, as If he were trying to RENE mber
face which he had seen before, and he touched MS
long mustache thoughtfully halting Tor an instant
and leaning upon his slight STICK. AS he did so
could remark what ravages few years had made
IN that magnificent physical organization since
last saw him, on a gala day, at Court fes.
tivai HIS face, which was then plump and fresh
colored, had now q pale dreary aspect; and the
sad, wondering eyes, which were always so mourn
fui, had settled into fixed expression OF melan-
choly. Still he did not seem more than fve-and-
forty years OF age, and he has probably long life
before him. 1t is news which VIII be glad tidings
to tens OF millions; for the gentleman have de-
scrlbed as ne appeared yesterday at the baths OF
Ems Is the present Emperor of Russia.
IN CIVILIAN ATTIRE.
few years ago the Emperor of Russia had
never been seen by his subjects out Of uniform
and the first photograph ever made OF him IN plain
clothes created quite startling sensation from
the Neva to the Amoor. II was considered as a
sign Of the end of that stern military rule which
existed under his father and as an earnest OF all
sorts Of LIBERAL reforms. Now he dresses habit
uaily IN a shooting jacket Or a black coat when
ever he has an opportunity, and h ad merely seen
him in his ordinary morning costume. He was
very carefully got up and had that neatness and
tinguish men OF handsome presence. 1t il
only the ugly who are siovens, and mean toiie
is but the outward covering of a mean nature
One cannot fancy Aristippus with crumpled rob-
at the worst Of his fortunes.
HIS LIFE AT EMS.
He lives in the same way as other visitors to
watering place and derives no advantage from hi
rank ana station. He is very punctllious IN re
turning salutes, and does not bow in military
fashion by a mere movement OF the hand, but takes
his straw hat quite OF his head. He seems 10 have
an immense capacity for being bored and taking
trouble He rises at seven, walks till nine, takes
plain breakfast OF a beefsteak, batnes at eleven
and dimes at two. He pays visits in the Afternoon
or goes ior ride, and appears at a concert or q
theatrical entertainment from seven to nine P. NJ.
stopping to the last to applaud the actors as
they go out. He takes tea about ten and
goes to bed at eleven. HIS travelling estab
lishment consists OF twelve servants and five
horses; his iavorite hack is a notified gray with
plenty OF bone and snew. There is no state OIL
parade whatever about him or his surroundings
He is, however, treated with immense respect
and, as an instance Of the existing
ETIQUETTE AMONG rHE sovEREIGNs,
1t is worth mention that the Emperor william al
ways yields p ecedence to the Car as the CUES,
OF Germany. Also, when the King OF Holland ar.
IINSu at EIuS lHc tWO EmpeTOTS, though OF nlg0cI
rank than the King, went to meet him at the sta
tion and then the Car drove away first with the
King of Holland, the Emperor of Germany follow
ing. Moreover, the King Of Holland occupied the
place OF honor In the CZar's carriage.
The Emperor Of Russia seemed to take an espe
cial pleasure in going about unattended during
his stay at Ems, and roamed so far away from the
town that he must often have been addressed by
strangers and probably met with some adven-
lures as amusing as those Of Haroun al Raschid.
He seemed TO put himself purposey in the way OF
such things. He spoke TO every one who had claim
on his notice, aud was evidently gratified when
accosted for probably he had few opportunities OF
talking TO other people upon equal terms; and il
fnust be refreshing for MIN TO get rid of ceremony
in this out Of the way country place and its neigh.
bOrhood. He behaved much like a large landed
proprietor in the midst of his estates, VINO has
natural right to feel at home. Sometimes he
stopped 20 gossip with bevy OF young girls and
gave the rose winch he carried in his hand TO the
prettiest OF them, for he Is a correct Judge
OF beauty and, no doubt, every leaf OF the rose he
gave with such winning smile and such gracious
words will be treasured up for years to come as
things OF a value ''far above rubies.r Sometimes
he talked with old gentlemen or ladies', ana sat
down beside them TILL their faces were radiant
with "the grace that doth hedge a king" once
saw him meet humpbacked man. who made him
profound, morose bow, and was siding OF side
ways in q fright, when the Emperor bcckoned to
him. ana laid his hand kindly on the humpbacked
mans shoulder; then they walked on together.
lie even slackened that mighty stride OF his for the
humpbacked man, and l observed that he was
always particularly gentle with the afflicted and
the in1rm. When he had walked for a while
he returned to drink again at the springs,
and mingled familary with the crowd
around tue Kursaal, conducting himself in every
respect as private person in search OF harmless
amusement. There were never any policemen
near him nor any one OF his households; no friend
OF whom he made constant companion. So that
commercial traveller with the requisite enron
terry might have gone straight up to him and
offered his patterns Tor the inspection OF the
mightlest sovereign upon earth. ] dare say he
would have got an order, for the word mo-, IA