Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-31
A DEPOSED KING.

Cetewayo'. voyage from Madeira
TO PiyL'oufh-A stickicr for Eti-
quettc.
A correspondent who was on board
the vessel with Cetewayo from Madeira
TO Plymouth gives the following mar
ratlve Of the voyage; Although tue
weather was fine during the journey
from Cape Town to Madeira, Cetewayo
and his attendants suffered for short
time from seasickness. The first To
board the Arab in Funchal bay were
the Portuguese customs officials. The
chief official inspected his majesty
gravely and in silence. Cetewayo gazed
at the official somewhat disdainfully
and muttered something to Ungconge-
wanna which drove him into Il paroxysm
of laughter, and this ran through the
entire Zulu group. Everyone who
hurried on board the Arab had an OBJ
portunity of seeing the ex-monarch.
The governor of Madeira did not go
on board Grapes, cigars, peaches, and
invitations to smoke and drink were
among the peace offerings made to
Cetewayo 10y the many visitors but
while the grapes and peaches were
accepted with bow or smile, the CT
gars and liquor were declined. Cete-
wayo showed much aiiability toward
those who saluted him by raising his
hat, and responded by n nod. Befor.
leaving Madeira letters were written by
Cetewayo to each OF his wives, and
were sent ashore TO be posted. Among
the English gentlemen who had some
conversation with the ex-king on board
the Arab was Mr.. Rennell, the super
intendent at Funchal of the eastern
compaNy's cable. Cetewayo prompt
ly realized Mr. Rennel's position,
and ask for information. He asked Mr..
Kennel the time occupied in telegraph
ing from Madeira to Natal and from
Madeira to London, the. length and size
Of cable. Cetewayo said he should have
been glad to land at.Madeira had time
permitted of his doing 80. The accomo-
dation assigned to the king and his
suit on board the Arab WAS sufi! cien'
and in every sense admirable. The ex
king, his cousin, and two councillors
occupied II table which, at their own
request, was set apart exclusively for
their use. The Iulus mad pecularities
in their diet. AT breakfast they began
with beefsteaks and finished with por-
ridge. They have learned the use of
the knife and fork, but they have not
quite accustomed themselves to walk
ing up stairs. Two stewards waited upon
Cetewayo and his companions. At
breakfast Cetewayo and his com panions
consumed bottle of whisky with their
porridge. During the voyage, when the
weather was iiuc. they retired about 9,
and reappeared on deck about half
past Z. When the wind blew they re-
tired earlier.
Cetewayo enjoned strict observance
of etiquette, breach of which by his
suite he would not suffer During the
run from Madeira he invariably entered
irst at meal times. The ex-king chatted
pleasantly to all and inquired after
their bodily condition. When Cetewayo
declined to receive visitor his pleasure
was conveyed in the brief procama-
ton, 1.-THE king sleeps During the
voyage a passenger tossed live cat
over board, to the intense annoyance
of Ce,ewayo, Who protested loudly
against the proceeding IA being an act of
wanton cruelty, and from that moment
abated. Cetewayo occasionally at
tended divine service during the voy-
age. On one occasion he rose in the
midst Of the service and muttering,
"let us go" walked from the saloon,
followed by his faithful chiefs. The
king intends to wear his generals uni
form when presented 10 her maj esty.
To this presentation Cete"ayo looks
forward with the keenest pleasure.
In answer TO an inquiry of mine he
said: 81 would see the great queen
first before Any one, and then | would
see her son, both as mighty AZ the
empire which they rule" When |
showed him Il full-plate engraving Of
tne princess of Wales, the king smiling
y said, with sigh qualification: "Ah,
the queen" an error which the inter
prefer corrected. The ex king be
lieyes that his visit TO England is
merely preliminary to his restoration
to Zululand. To that end his hopes
are now being directed. Cetewayo al
ways adhered in conversation TO his
statement tnat to the Vaccinations Of
John Dunn, England owed great war
in South Africa, ami he himself all the
trouble that has fallen upon him. He
said 81 have a profound belief in the
justice OF England. ! shall plead my
case in England before your qaeen, if
/ may, or your great ministers. Ny
enemies may break my heart; but they
shall not break my pride" AT this ne
spoke with singular oarnestLess, with
out passion, and with impressive adj
miration Of the English people. How
completely he has commended HIM
self to the passengers of the Arab has
been shown by his extraordinary pop
uiarity on board.