The New York herald., 1877-07-29
than Audrassy expresses the wishes and thoughts OF
the Hungarian people relative to the present crisis
PLEASANT RECEPTION

than Ardrassy expresses the wishes and thoughts OF
the Hungarian people relative to the present crisis
A PLEASANT RECEPTION.
The President Of the Hungarian Ministry, Mr. Tsza,
is a OF noble descent, OF old and highly re-
spected family possessed great wealth and magnif
cent Estates and his surroundings III him par
tculary the of representing tho proud Haps-
burg dynasty before the chvalric Hungarian natiop
II man TO start IRON New York with the de-
clared purpose of obtaining invitation 10 remain
with President Hayes at the White House couple OF
weeks ho would scarcely have mission moro difficult
fulfil than Is for the average citizen OF Hungary 10
obtain private and special interview with His Excel
lcncy the Minister President OF Hungary. However,
Mr. Tsza seemed to very glad TO accord me an in
tervew. was presented to him by MIR. Chernatony
the distinguished Deputy and accomplished editor Of
Ei'a5r, the leading Hungarian daily. at one OF the last
sessions of the Diet and met with most kind recep
ton. The Minister-PresideDt shook me cordially by
the hand and said good-humoredy:-
"English, French German. Hungarian; You may
talk with me In any language you Dleasc"
We converscd Il few minutes in German while pacing
up down the corridor leading to the Speakers and
Minister'S entrance. requested the pleasure Of
Interview, and my request was without any pretence
at shyness unwlingncss promptly accoded to.
.3ut / am going TO Vienna night tho En-
pcror and obtain his signature to the edic for prorogu
ing the Chamber. Whom return will send you few
lines"
THE INVITATION.
A GORGEOUS functionary waited upon me yesterday
morning He was dcckcd with magnl1ccncc
worthy oil tho Kaiser himself But he was only an at
tendaut at the In Buda He brought
me the following note:-
MoSsrrun-son Excellence Monsieur lie Mnisre- -Pres
Recevcz Monsieur, rassurance do consideration tres
distinguee. AkPAD BEkCZlk-
DRIVING TO TIE INTERVIEW.
The Offices OF tho Minister President as of all officers
of the Crown situated the fortress of Buda that
ancient stronghold which, in lS4s, long whstood
the attacks OF the revolutionary army of Hungary.
There superb monument OF iron was raised in honor
Of those gallant o Austria who fell In defence Of
their flag. The fortress crowns the rugged steep
heights which form the picturesque background of
Buda and faces tho magnificent suspension brdge-one
of the finest tho world which connects Buda wi tn
Pes. There is now rope railway (scilbahn) in Buda
which every nvc minutes shoots Its trains
of two or thrco cars laden with passen-
eera up the sido of the mountain into
tho fortress above. But tho agreeable
route is TO drive of these lightning quick Pester
.akers tho bridge ana over the broad splendid,
we'll paved road leading into the fortress to the gate of
the Ministerium. Here gsyIy decked usher who ap-
nears almost smothered in gold silver receives
you with lofty elevation Of his ralpak and rever-
entail bow. and lifts you gently out oil the carriage all
expectation OF a round trnkgeld), and now you arc
bowed from ono iunciionary the other you are
at last launched into that handsome velvet room
where tho MnistcrPrcsidcnt himself rescues you from
nil his iaokcys by gracious bow and cordial shake
Of tho hand.
SKETCH
Let me describe Mr.. Tisza as he sat there that
| cosey velvet armchair before me. small, spare,
rather gaunt man, with a sharp, thin bony head and
rugged gray bsard Keen small gray eyes, covered by
huge blue spcctaccs; a nervous hand playing with 0
! pIa,n ring aud dressed In the simplest gray, with