The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-29
MR.. TALMAGEIN ATHENS.
INTERVIEW WITH PREMIER TRI-
CoUPIs AND QUEEN OLGA.

rne sights OF Modern Corinth-Preach-
ing on Mars Hill, Athens-Views OF
M. TricoupIs on Some American
statesmen - The Sweet Queen OF
Greece-An American Lady and Her
Distinguished Russian Husband
Suggestion to the Charitable-An
Approved Portrait OF Christ-How
the Tabernacle Cornerstone Was
Procured-TaImage on Plato Street
Scenes in Athens.
fcoprfpht, 1889. by louis Klopscl.)
ALEXANDRIA,, Nov. %. - We have
scarcely arrived at this historic city when
perform, as my first duty, the pleasant one
81 mailing my budget of news and notes
made in Athens and written on the steamer
On my way here.
We did some sightseeing at Corinth, but
aot much. That noble natural fortress, the
mighty Acrocorinthus, which looms up
zrandIy 1000 feet above the surrounding
nIain, well rewards the tourist who climbs
Its ascent We saw the ruins of the theater,
home temples, and the race track where
runners contended for the corruptible
crowns given to the victors in the struggle.
We arrived in Athens on Nov. 90 Ths
next morning Dr. Talmage preached on
Mars hill to gathering OK Americans,
Englishmen. and Greeks, reading as the
lesson Of the day st. Pauls address 10 the
Athenians of his time, as reported, Acts
xvii The day was not Sunday, and
preaching was not in order according to
our prearranged programme, but the
earnest divine was SO carried away by the
enthusiasm of the occasion that he took out
his Bible and began to read. As he read be
made interesting remarks on the passage he
was reading. When he first began to read
there were but few persons present, but as
soon as he was fairly started
they congregated fest and faster
until a good-sized audience had as
sernbled. Those who understood English
listened eagerly to the preachers words,
taking such places and attitudes as enabled
them to catch every word he said. The
congregation sang "AI Hail the Power OF
Jesus Name, NJ in which DR.. Talmage joined
with enthusiasm. He then took his text
from the address on which he had COM
,nented, and began to preach. II was
fortunate that the weather was very fair,
and his eloquent sermon was listened 20
with comfort. think l have never heard
him speak with greater fiuency and inn
ysressiveness than he did on this occasion.
The day following, DIR. Talmage visited
NJ Tricoupis, premier of Greece, an honor
which resulted in this way: The sister Of
The statesman, who, like him. is unmarried,
presides at his mansion. She entertained
Mrs. Talmage in the morning, when she
suggested that the Brooklyn preacher visit
her brother, who, she edded, would be de-
lighted TO see him. Accordingly in the
afternoon DIR. Talmage and the writer paid
their respects to the prime minister at the
war department Although a very busy
man, holding two portfolios and crowded
with important matters. the Greek assembly
being in session, NJ. Tricoupis received US
very courteously. The Greek premier is a
man whose appearance impresseS one that
he possesses great mental power. He has
q strikingly intellectual countenancs, and
Ss very polished in his manners. His coun-
xrymen honor and revere him TO an eK-
fraordinary degree and recent events have
Increased the hold he has upon their cou.-
5idence. / learn that his reputation is of
khe highest for purity in his official conduct.
AZ. Tricoupis would show little mercy in his
dealings with doodle politicians. This
modern Aristides,' as he has been aptiy
called, speaks English fuently. He Is accu-
yately informed on American affairs, and
highly eulogized several of our statesmen
in his early days, while secretary of the
Greek Legation at London, he made the
acquaintance of Edward Everett, who
was then American minister to England.
He now asked DR.. TaImage
concerning Mr. Everetts son, who, he
had heard, filled creditably a professor
ship at one of the leading colleges. ed
ward Everett was the most graceful orator
i have ever known" said N. Tricoupis. In
che course of conversation the statesman
manifested particular interest in Mr.
Blaine, whom he regarded as a very able
gnan. he had no doubt, he said, that Mr..
Harrison would acquit himself creditably.
ain fact,h continued he, "all your presi-
dents are strong men, You do not gener-
ally place the most promising men in the
presidential chair, but once there they de-
velop rapidly, and invariably surpass in
craftsmanship the most sauguine
expectations. That shows the stock
and stuff Americans are made
pf.n In confederation Of this theory
hs named several presidents Of humble
origin, now endeared to the hearts OF the
american people, and very fselingly re-
ferred to Abraham Lincoln, whom be con-
sidered to have been one of the greatest
men of the century. NJ Tricoupis was of
the opinion, however, that in America the
strongest men never received the highest
honor, because the we'll defned stand they
take on leading aud burning questions en-
gender definite and determined opposition.
On bidding DR.. Talmage good-by, M.
Tricoupis assured him that he would cheer
fully do all in his power to render his stay
in Athens as attractive and agreeable as
possible.