Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-07
THE PRINCE OF MONTENEGRO
Why the Gar OF Russia Thinks 40
Much OF the Little Monarch.

Why the Gar OF Russia Thinks 40
Much OF the Little Monarch.
Paris Special Correspondence New York World
Since the Gear of all the Russias said 20 the
Prince of Montenegro, "You are the only faith
full, sincere friend of Russia" the latter has
become the most interesting OF European
sovereigns. As the Prince of Montenegro will
be the guest Of France in a few DAYS. il may be
well to say something of this Russian ally who
is overturning the best-laid schemes of Bis
marck. What is the reason for this alliance
between giant and dwarf, between the
ruler Of country whose possession occupy
more than one-sixth OF the earth, whose sub
jects number 1900. 600, and the Prince of q
little State whose Independence was acknowl-
edged only in 1878, and whose subjects number
only 236, 900?
THE MoSTESEoRIS ARMY
is composed of six infantry brigades and one
brigade of artillery-in time Of war only &c.
600 soldiers. And the chief OF an immense
military empire seeks the friendship of this
ruler, asks the hand of his daughter for grand
duke OF Russia. Probably one of these Montene-
grin princesses will some day be seated on the
throne OF Catherine III. The reason for this
devotion of Russia to Montenegro lies in the
lact that OF all the great empires former pro-
teges and friends Montenegro alone has been
faithful. In ls49 Austria was saved from ruiu
by the Intervention of Russia. To-day Austria
Is Russias antagonist in the Danubian regions.
and ten years ago Austria signed a treaty with
Germany against Russia. Fifty years ago The
emperor of Russia instructed his cabinet 20
state that he had no other wish than 10 con-
tinue the unity of thought and action existing
between ST. Petersburg and Berlin In ISIS
Germany prevented Russia from taking DOS
session of Constantinople Roumania. Seryia.
and Bulgaria owe their emancipation TO Russia,
and as mark OF gratitude they accept Ger
man instead of Russian influence. Montene-
gro Is country of poetry and the Tscherno-
goze are
INTELLIGENT, LOYAL. AND BRAVE
The Montenegrins say that when God created
the world be held in his hand a bag of noun
tains and the bag burst above Montenegro.
The principality in fact consists of a number of
poor villages sheltered by the mountains and
OF these Cettinje, with 200 inhabitants is the
capital An old castle at the foot OF a noun
tam Is the hall of justice and opposite a square
house with balcony serves for the palace OF the
prince. Behind the house is plain where
whip in hand, he deals out Justice and sur
rounding all are low, irregular houses, the
houses of the people. This little country,
bounded on the southeast by Turkey and on
the northeast by Austria, protects Russia from
turkey, but nothing can reach Montenegro,
nothing can leave the country except by
way OF Austria. Prince Nicholas is
OphSco W very pruOent; devoted TO
Russia he must be courteous TO Austria He
was asked, not long ago, what he would do in
case OF war between Russia and Austria. II
would behave like gentleman was his reply.
THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
In Montenegro the prince alone governs.
there is no constitution, but a council of state
and four cabinet ministers. The charter pro-
vides for liberty in religious worship and makes
no distinction with civil and political rigbts
The MOQtpneQrlne pasily
need few laws and fewer prisons. Their great
preoccupatlon is defense of their territory
The greatestcrime is cowardice and the coward
is punished by never being allowed TO bear
arms and by being compelled 20 wear a woman's
apron TO prove that a mans heart does not
throb in his breast.
PRINCE NICHOLAS
is not more than forty-eight years old and su-
perbly handsome. He is tall, well-built has
dark complexion and black mustache. While
at the college of Saint Louis lie Grand.
Paris, be was called to the throne be-
cause of the murder of his uncle, Prince
Danilo- Danilo was at the port Of Callaro
with his wife, Princess Darinka and lust az
they embarked a Montenegrin fired ON the
prince. The latter lived only twenty-four
hours. The murderer had been exiled by
Danilo, consequently the deed was a personal
vengeance. The princess caused her nephew
to be proclaimed ruler. Then she followed on
foot the coffin containing the remains of her
husband. Nicholas was then nineteen wears
old and as soon as he had taken possession of
his throne he married Princess Milene. daugh-
ter of the Voyevode Voucotich OF his ten
children Zorka married Prince Pierre Kara
georgovitch, who may some day rule over the
Servians. Militia. the second daughter will
marry cousin of the car, the Grand Duke
Pierre Nlcolarevitch. II is said that the heir
to the Montenegrin throne, prince Of eighteen
years, is reserved for the eldest daughter of The
car, Xenie Alexandronna
FORTY YEARS AGO
the ruler OF Montenegro was the temporal and
spiritual chief, bishop as well as sovereign.
But one cannot found dynasty and fulfil the
duties Of q spiritual ruler and the uncle of Mich
olas separated church and state From that
day dates the dynasty of Montenegro Out of
respect for the half-savage liberty of his
people Nicholas disdains luxury and cultivates
the simplicity Of peasant. When he walks he
grants requests, sometimes seats himself ON
the roadside and listens to the opinions of his
people and always wears the national costume
of his country. After dinner he makes long
excursions on horseback, and is very proud OF
his skillful horsemanship. Dislike Of luxury
may be a necessity with Nicholas, for his civil
list is only S2l, 500. In the evening Nicholas
goes to the large ''siedrick" in his house, and
before fireplace where burn entire trees he
finds his ministers. There pipes are smoked.
affairs OF state discussed, national songs are
sung to the accompaniment of the gilzld, and
often the prince himself repeats a verse. Mich
olas is called the Partisan Of Montenegro, be-
cause he preserves for Paris the city where he
received his education, a most sincere affec-
ton. Wonderfully intelligent, he seems to
yield to life Of incidence, while in reality
not ruler in Europe is better informed than
worlds. From time to time he visits his favor
lite city. Last year he was in Paris, and when
he comes fresh from his triumph at St. Peters
burg certainly his welcome will be most cor.