The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-22

MIX.
We are at ST. Petersburg, at the court OF Car
Nicholas. The entry TO his rooms at he Winter
Palace is very simply furnished, but monumental
III Its proportions Sofas, covered win red dam
ask are placed against the walls, which form an
oval; bel tween Two windows stands a wiring
table, before IL an armchair and number Oi
other chairs-this is all. Opposite TO the writing
table IA door, white and gold, opened into the
Cars own study. This room IS so well known
IN Russia not Ony. but In Eurone generally, that
II needs no description here; suffice 10 10 say that
its great simplicity formed a striking contrast
with the gorgeous splendor and maIcheSs lux.
ury that felgned everywhere else IN the winter
Palace.
the Gar received all who during The last fort.
night had asked for an audience. He observed
TINS custom strictly 10 The end OF ms lie, never
emitting it, when IN the city. The AdJutant, VINO
sal at tile able, entered tile names oil those WHO
were admitted. ana compared them with his list
This crowd OF people waiting for the monarel's
appearance mingled with he many officers,
chamberlaus and other eOurtieTs on duty. All
seemed To be greatly excited; many heart beat
louder at the Thought that 10 few moments the
ruler over many millions OF men, on whose
word their fate in this life depended, was soon
10 he present.
Twelve O'Clock, the door opened wide the
men OF the Imperial Life Guards Oh duIy pre-
scented arms, ana an AdjutauI- General entered,
escOrin. a lady draped In black and closely
yelled. These Adjutau l. q eueras, IL must be
known, are the only persons WHO nave tie priVi-
lege OF spcahiDg 10 The car without having pre-
yiOusly demanded an audience. AT this sight
steps. lie started however, for the features OF
The new conner were strange TO him, and yet
The number OF Adjutant- was so small
that Tue Two men ought to have known each
other
General Lanin, You seem not to know me-"
said the last arrival.
Indeed"
AFTER five years absence in Siberia a man
may well change very much, especially when lie
has held al that time The Ielns OF government IN
his hands. | am Count M0ski!"
Lann shook hands with him heartily.
- Pardon me, dear Count! We eourtiers have
a short memory for those we do not often see |
shall announce you at once 10 his Majesty the
Tie Governor OF Siberia held him back with
nod.
Zone moment dear General Later ] shall
avail myself OF my privilege. but to-day beg
you VIII DO me favor and give me token OF
your good WIFI
Saying so, he glanced at his companion, who
had drawn her veil still more closely around her
as she recognized the Adjntant on duty.
" / wish 10 obtain an audience With his Majesty
for this lady %
Then YOU ask for an impossibty His
Majesty the Emperor is very strict in such mat.
lers"
The Count Insisted, adding; II you knew the
name of this LADY you would, perhaps, be less
strict"
among the assembly. The door of The Cars
study had olenrd, and on The threshold Nicholas
himself appeared. II The CzlI wants TO show
any one special IdFOfi liz accompanies MS FlSltOF
TO the door and there, in the reception room,
taxes leave OF him with a cordial pressure of the
hand. diplomatic from one of The smaller Ger
man courts mad just been thus dismissed.
Nicholas was famous for his wonderful mem
DRY. The Adjutant was just about TO present the
Governor OF Siberia when the eagle-eye OF the
| Car anticipated him. He had at once recognized
| his old friend in the crowd.
welcome, dear Moski," he exclaimed, walk
ing up to him. The Goyernor-General bowed
| low
| What good star brings you here? Do you
| know, IL rains denunciations against youW
| Eyes. your Majesty"
They report TO me from all sides you are too
| kind, especially to the political exes You give
them their liberty and permit everything. Can
| that be true?'
The Governor answered calmly:
| ut ID true, sire. My idea Is that the Gar