The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-06-24
Tho Shah of Persia.

face of the earth is Nussir-u-deen, Shah |
of Persia Asylum of the Universe and
King of Kings. These two tides, as Sc
riously given to the absolute monarch OF |
Persia as we apply the more modest term
Majesty, are not inappropriate, for from
the royal fiat there Is no appeal. Almost
immediately on his accession the Shah
had the good fortune to escape deter
mined attempt at assassination made on
him by band of fanatics Of the Baabl
sect. These men, communists IN the
vilest sense of the term, under the ezclt,
ing influence Of persecution, made bold
and nearly successful attack on the lie OF
the Persian monarch 1t was happily
frustrated. and it is needless to add that
the unfortunate fanatics were cruelty put
to death. The various heads Of the Gov
eminent departments petitoned for and
obtained the privilege Of ending their
sufferings. and thus the great noplehen
of the kingdom put the poor wretches out
of their misery in the public square by
sword. dagger or pistol. This near escape
from death has caused his Majesty Nus
sir-u-deen ochange his abode with curious
frequency. He still breads the knife oil
the fanatic. Another reason for the ne
duent and sudden movements oil the Shah
is his intense devotion to the chase Nheh
hunting and fishing and here be 1t re,
marked that his Majesty IS a ilrst-raJe shol
with the rihe--the KING Of Persia IS happy,
and in fact, the nomadic existence oil ms
ancestors it almost necessary to HIM:
Swarthier than most Of his subjects, OF
middle height, his appearance IS SO wen
known since his visits to Europe llat II
hardly needs description. very SNORT
sighted, he is seldom without his specta
Giles. and until he opens his mouth ne
gives rather the idea OF the mid dlhaoo.
But when he speaks in his loud, lmpellous
way all idea of mildness disappears: Inc
loud tone. however, Is more the elect OIL
constant habits Of command, and the Gus
tom of addressing his Majesty ID low
tone, that is observed on all occasions pro
badly tends to make it the more nouceaDle
by contrast Although the KING OF FER
sia has q larger collection OF Jewels IMAM
any other monarch, save on state ocCa-
sions such as the public salaam OF the
new year, he very seldom displays any Oh
them. He is strikingly plain in his dress
The fuII-slyirted frock coat Of black cloth
or at times of finest cashmere shawl
which in winter time is lined and trimmed
with priceless fur, IS his usual wear, Du'
the colors are generally dark, e.
In The capital the Shah may be ire
ouently seen on horseback, and like al
Persian gentlemen, he rides well; h'
horses. with long and uncut tails, dyed
crimson for some six inches at their TIP
(tbe iealously guarded privilege OF tn
King and his sons, are distinguished b!
Inv their value and beauty. Here, too TIT
Shah's quiet taste is apparent IN the som
her materials OF his saddlery, though o
course each spirited charger has It's pur
GOLD or ieWeled necklace and trapplngS
and these barbaric ornaments certaInl.
do not detract from its appearance. hIo
inc alone. his eyes generally on tn
ground. his Majesty still maintains
staff of some dozen royal running footmel
who clad in his state livery Of scarlet an
gold. and wearing tuuTeted hats OF othe
DAYS. with their iingling ornaments an
each armed with his silver stall OF ONO
. hover round the Shah, while one remain
nj ms stirrup to Indicate the royal plei
SIRE Behind come one OF two OF I'll
ministers. then pell-mell the throng
mounted courtiers, secretaries, otlcla
and their hangers n,wbile the royal bod,
,rnard of irregulars. each with his gu
Sung in scarlet cloth case across n
back. mix promiscuously among the mi
ceIlaneous crowd of one to two hundrt
6orsemen, without whom the Shah
hardly ever seen. The royal carriat
most in vogue with his Majesty bears
ensnicious likeness to one of our sheriff
vehicles; eight horses are harnessed to
the pairs being ridden by four postilio
in scarlet. As a rule The King IS aloI
tLe only exception being when aeeol
panied by one Of his sons or the ffll
Minister. or perhaps some religious ma
nate. Erratic as he is in his moyemen
passing from one suburban palace to to
other. the royal route may generally.
ascertained by observing the water carrie
Who carefully sprinkle the road the Ri
Will use. Nor Is this a needless form,
the ordinary state of the roads, if tn
may be dignifed with that title ro9
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