The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-15
How His Majesty Looked and Wondered
at the Yankees.
AMERICAN BEAUTY AND HOSPITALITY
Critical View of Our Bad Manners, Poor Art
and Good Cheer.
THE STEINBERGER MISSION.

with lavoring winds are speedily making their
way homeward on the flagship Pensacola. Their
visit has been delightful, but, like the Frenchman,
they Will never become good travellers. They had
become thoroughly homesick alter their brief alb
sence from their insuar residence and. IN spite or
all the allurements. glamOr and variety OF foreign
lOiterings, like poor Payne they think
"There's no place like home"
Not that they have not thoroughly enjoyed their
visit to the United States, for they admit, in ex-
travagant language, their supreme pleasure
with everything they have seen, from 1rst 10
last; but the charms and entlcing associations OF
the tropical cline so familiar to them quite over
balance any sense OF novelty and enjoyment they
felt here. Possibly they have tired OF the long
round OF r9eS, festivlty and functions which they
have been called upon to undergo at the hands OF
their generous hosts, the American people. One
cannot dine eternally upon cartridges, and balls,
dinners. parties and routs in endless succession
soon pail upon the taste Of the gentle Sand.
witch Islanders. So 1t Is that we ind His Majesty
Governors U0mlnis and Kapena and suite very
happy to be we'll out OF the roar and shouts OF
American official society, safely and in lormally
slowed away In the quiet, comfortable quarters OF
the frgate Pensacola, Tree from terrible vista lions
of inebriated Aldermen and beyond the reach of
long.winded speechmaSers.
LAST VISIT TO THE KING.
1t was In this most amable and satisfactory
mood that found the King in his snug quarters
an hour or two before hts departure at the Grand
Hotel. Governor Kapena, Lieutenant Commander
Whiting. young Ben Holiday and one or two
other gentlemen were present, their countenances
beaming like autumnal moons over the rims OF
cleaning glasses OF Mumm's private vintage. and
all engaged In the exhilarating exercise Of spin.
ming personal yarns connected with the events of
the past two months. The advent OF your corre-
spondent was the signal Tor deep draughts and
silence broken quickly by cheerful welcome to
the tncomer from the King and HIS suite.
After mild recognition OF the genial social In.
nuences of the iruty champagne His MAJESTY
seated me by his side and, without suggestion
or pumping process, familiar to the professional
interviewer. freely unfolded his experience In and
views OF his American tour. and, like cur Pres
ident over cigar. or course eau only give the
salient points OF long and general conversation,
which was prOtracted quite into the short hours;
but was impressed with the sense of perfect de
light and satisfaction which seemed 10 Undue HIS
Majesty as he rapidly sketcaed his trip across the
Continent 10 Washington New York. Boston and
Western cities, where ne was the recipient OF the
kindest and most nattering attentions. The
beauty Of the American women appeared to have
made marked impression on our royal visitor.
He was altogether UNI repaired to see SO many
charming and beautiful ladies, and was really dis
turbed by the embarrassment OF riches OF this
Kind. 1 an sorry that 1 cannot reproduce
here the critical analysis Of the various tyyes
OF beauty presented BY Washington, New York,
Boston and st. Louis, with the strictly artistic
conclusions OF our royal guest, but fear that MS
specific verdcts would excite TOO many Jealousics
and bad feelings for me to venture upon such dan
gerous ground. He certainly would not be ad-
Tn Yorly
or st. Louis to his kingdom, If the transfer could
carry with it the brilliant bevcs OF handsome and
fascinating ladies' that smiled upon him while so
journng IN those cities. The King of the Sand.
witch Islands Is not the only foreigner who has
paid his tribute to the beauty and worth of our
American women, and so pass the TACT by with
this brief allusion.
HIS MAJESTY AS A FIREMAN
His Majesty, IN the days before he wore the
purple, displayed very decided penchant for
"1re laddle" duty He worked his way, in TACT,
from the lowest rounds in fire company
to the exalted position OF Chief Engineer
OF the Fire Department. of Honolulu, and
was always on hand to man brake, direct
his battalion In subjugaCing Il connagration or
dance all night at 'Iunds ball" and go home
very late In the morning. like good and true
fireman, and all this lor the cause alone. There
are no perqusites or salaries known in the Sand.
wich Island fire Department The formal display
OF division OF the magnificent organization Of the
New York Fire Department. very naturally I'M
pressed the King. The Commissioners and the
Chief Engineer made great hit on that occasion.
and II HIS Majesty ever forgets that wonder ul
exhibition OF trained force, directed by supe.
rior intelligence and animated by generous
zeal. he VIII no longer count himself one
OF the genuine nremen. He speaks in
enthusiastic terms OF that private exhibition OF
the admirable New York organization and con-
fesses new surprise when he observed the ex.
traordinary discipline OF the force, displayed when
"real" fire broke out not more than block
away from the scene OF the trial. which for
time threatened the destruction or numper OF
buildings. The King, as a fireman, thinks That
nothing but the wonderful efficiency ana discipline
OF the New York Fire Depar tment Will prevent
catastrophe which once or twice overwhelmed
Chicago. He thinks the streets are so narrow
that great fire would surely sweep the city, but
therein l think the Commissioners would take
issue with him. Honolulu or course. Is not New
York, and the Kings impressions may be alto
gether wrong. However, he Is willing TO go on the
record, as above. Hc was also greatly pleased
with the display OF the 81. LOUIS Fire Department
which he regards as III every way admirable, and
especially remarked the extension ladder, which
was practically tested.
lie regards as one OF the great features OF his
tour The visit to the herald ONCE, and IN tuis
view he is joined by Governor Kdpena. jour nal-
list oy profession. Both nad :. en- new paper offices
before but neither was prepared 70 hnd an estaD-
ilshment 80 Thoroughly ana completely appointed
III every uetdl as the HERALD.
CHICAGO RuDENESS.
Ills Majesty was jarucufriy humorous owe. his
reception by The merchants or brokers Ur dealers
III nogs. ur something OF that KIND, OF Ch!cago.
the brasque style Of the Mayor Of mat
breezy city IN introducing him 10 the
semb.ed representatives OF the business por ion
Ol the community and the malapI opus greeting
awarded hun by The assembly IN response 10 tue
Mayors clumsy speech, was Illustrated by the
King IN capitai style, aud when Governor kapeua
SPOKE the Mayors lines and cravely Introduced
the king OF The ca" win the chorus OF he
king OF the Caunioai Islands," as sung py the
BOARD" HIS Majesty was c0Dvns al witu laugh
ter 40 not think that ne bears any iii VIII
toward the bold, festive and Irreverent Chicago
ans who roared out their chorus suggesting
man-eailng proc!ivites on the part OF tue royal
guest Ia ms very presence, but am OF the opinion
that had any Ol!cer OF MS Numbered SO stupidity
aud wildly while entertaining "A national guest hc