New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-11
HOME LIFE OF THE CAR AT G1rcHlyx,

From, The London Telegraph.
The general arrangement OF the buildings, besides
0heriug the advantages CT accommodation TO be
found in large mansion affords special security for
the personal safety of the Emperor whose apart
ments are completely isolated and unapproachable
except by narrow passages that strictly guarded
The galleries at CATCHING have long been famed as
containing magnificent artistic collections. Ono
which leads TO the Enperor's private rooms in
called the japanese gallery, and here are assembled
number OF curlosities Of the highest value which
have from time to time been presented to the great
White Gar by the rulers of China and Japan. Tho
Japanese Minister, who lately presented at
Gatchina, and who is great collector of both
European and Asiatic bricabrac stated that there
was nothing in the East ~ compare with this Rus
collection. ana that it would be impossible To
replace many OF the ancient and extremely valuable
artistic objects that adorn the Imperial gallery.
he ordinary sitting room of the Gar is o COM
fortably, but SIMPLY furnished apartment Little
elegance or ornament Is noticeable. but large
writing table and other unmistakabe signs denote
that many OF the Emperors hours are here passed
in close application to the endless business that
devolyes on the autocratic head OF system Of
bureaucratic Capitalization. The Car is an early
riser, and the labOrs of his day commence at
in the morning Till l o'clock he is occupied
in his study receiving the Ministers, who present
their weekly or daily reports and consulting with
them affairs of state. 10 is especially sgnifi--
cant Of the policy OF the present Car that while
high officials have often difficulty in obtaining
interview, his Majesty Is always accessible to pro-
viDeial Populations, which are sometimes composed
OF wild khlrgz, sometimes OF swartby kamuks or
skin-cad Sanoyedes, and sometimes OF illiterato
Russian peasants who desire TO present holy
picture to their great father, aud to express
their loyalty and devotion TO his person. The
Emperor receives and all with stern dig
MY which, though accompanied In most cases by
a certain XII ndness of manner always leaves tho
CONVICTION that Alexander Ill feels himself an au-
toerat and Is determined to yield none Of his pre-
negatives, but 10 impress on all who approach Dim
that they in the presence Of an absolute, though
kindly master. This species of selfassertion was
trait the character OF the Emperor IN his very
earliest days He Is devoted to music, and when
boy IL was suggested that he might derive pleasure
from taking a part in the musical performances OF
the palace rcheStra. The tnen heir-apparent was
delighted at the idea and IL remained to be settled
ON what instrument he should learn TO perform.
ChaTactePistcally this imperous Prince selected
the trombone as being the instrument with which
he could produce the greatest effect. and, lover OF
music though he was, his performance appeared
chiefly TO consist in awesustained and fairly sue
cesstul effort TO drown the remainder OF tho
orchestra.
iority of those who surround him, hlexpnder Ill.
has always been sympathzlng aEd aleetlohate
husband and father All o'clock daily ne lunches
bat the closest intimates of his family adj
mitted Alter luncheon, if there no further dep
utatlOns TO receive, important business 10 attend
10 the Gar goes out walking or driving. ia
pany with the Empress or his sons. In the evening
there is often little music, of which the Empress
is as fond the Emperor and her Majesty Is good
piaDlst he Gear retIres to bed early, and by IL
O'clock all Is silence in the Imperial apartments.
DuIlng inc 1ay 'lie sAe ,Enlpaea' TceuPeS room
with which 1t communicates directly by a small
private staircase. The CZarina's bouGOlr is ele-
gantly furnished. but IN simple style, and with no
appearance oil luxury except such a. Is given by the
pres nee of certain handsome pieces OF furniture
anu 0bets dart which remain to testify TO the moro
extravagant astes of former occupants. The En-
press admirable manager, both OIL her time and
oil everything that pertains to the household duties.
Her great Intelligence aud sweetness OF manner
have gwen her an ex raOriinary influence over her
husband and all other persons VINO are brought in-
to contact with her. The Anltchkne Palace. which
she occupied as CZaTeyna, was model oil household
managemeDt, and to her initiative are due tho
CONNIE cement of sweeping reforms IN the admnis-
tration of the other oyergrown palaces. Sne Is
patroness, and takes as Tar as possible an actlvo
share in the management OF half the charitaDie
institutionsan Russia and particularly tbose that
are connected with the protection of women and
children. Every morning. whilst the Emperor is
busy upstairs with his Ministers, the Empress re-
celyes the reports of Mons. DelIanOf and Others,
whom she intrusts with the supervision OF the va
Tious societies In which she is Interested. The En
press Solictude for the safety OF her husband IS
weli-known, and II has been observed that she Is
never at ease when he IS called away from home.
The education ami care of her children also engross
much of her thoughts. The eldesl son. the Czare-
wien is in his fourteenth year, and resembles his
mother in features. He is OF an active and lively
disposition and for his years Is Tar advanced ia ms
studies. Russian Is always the language employed
by tho Imperial family when they are together, out
when the boys are with their teachers they speak
French and English alternate days. six hours
a day are devoted TO study by the young princes,
but Their education is not limited TO sedentary
studies alone They are so practsed IN ruling and
shooting and the CZarevitch is, it Is saId already
a good shot and rides well.